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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.95, 1,621.43 and 651.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.95, 1,621.43 and 651.01 is: 898.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.95 : 1,621.43 = 651.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.95/1,621.43 = 651.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.95x = 1,621.43 × 651.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.95x = 1,055,567.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,567.14/1,174.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.39

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