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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.84, 1,621.33 and 650.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.84, 1,621.33 and 650.86 is: 898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.84 : 1,621.33 = 650.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.84/1,621.33 = 650.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.84x = 1,621.33 × 650.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.84x = 1,055,253.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,253.16/1,174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.21

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