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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.96, 1,621.44 and 650.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.96, 1,621.44 and 650.99 is: 898.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.96 : 1,621.44 = 650.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.96/1,621.44 = 650.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.96x = 1,621.44 × 650.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.96x = 1,055,545.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,545.28/1,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.37

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