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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.73, 1,621.08 and 650.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.73, 1,621.08 and 650.72 is: 897.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.73 : 1,621.08 = 650.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.73/1,621.08 = 650.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.73x = 1,621.08 × 650.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.73x = 1,054,873.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,873.23/1,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.97

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