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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.04, 1,621.49 and 651.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.04, 1,621.49 and 651.11 is: 898.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.04 : 1,621.49 = 651.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.04/1,621.49 = 651.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.04x = 1,621.49 × 651.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.04x = 1,055,756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,756.99/1,175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.49

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