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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.64, 1,620.91 and 650.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.64, 1,620.91 and 650.62 is: 897.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.64 : 1,620.91 = 650.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.64/1,620.91 = 650.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.64x = 1,620.91 × 650.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.64x = 1,054,596.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,596.46/1,174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.80

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