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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.64, 1,621 and 650.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.64, 1,621 and 650.64 is: 897.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.64 : 1,621 = 650.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.64/1,621 = 650.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.64x = 1,621 × 650.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.64x = 1,054,687.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,687.44/1,174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.88

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