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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.66, 1,621.08 and 650.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.66, 1,621.08 and 650.66 is: 897.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.66 : 1,621.08 = 650.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.66/1,621.08 = 650.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.66x = 1,621.08 × 650.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.66x = 1,054,763.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,763.81/1,174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.93

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