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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.10, 1,621.59 and 643.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.10, 1,621.59 and 643.98 is: 888.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.10 : 1,621.59 = 643.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.10/1,621.59 = 643.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.10x = 1,621.59 × 643.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.10x = 1,044,271.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,271.53/1,175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.67

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