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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.70, 1,621.08 and 650.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.70, 1,621.08 and 650.74 is: 898.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.70 : 1,621.08 = 650.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.70/1,621.08 = 650.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.70x = 1,621.08 × 650.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.70x = 1,054,901.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,901.60/1,174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.02

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