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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.88, 1,621.28 and 650.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.88, 1,621.28 and 650.96 is: 898.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.88 : 1,621.28 = 650.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.88/1,621.28 = 650.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.88x = 1,621.28 × 650.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.88x = 1,055,388.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,388.43/1,174.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.29

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