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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.68, 1,621.08 and 650.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.68, 1,621.08 and 650.70 is: 897.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.68 : 1,621.08 = 650.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.68/1,621.08 = 650.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.68x = 1,621.08 × 650.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.68x = 1,054,836.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,836.76/1,174.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.98

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