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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.96, 1,621.47 and 651.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.96, 1,621.47 and 651.07 is: 898.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.96 : 1,621.47 = 651.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.96/1,621.47 = 651.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.96x = 1,621.47 × 651.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.96x = 1,055,690.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,690.47/1,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.49

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