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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.11, 1,621.67 and 643.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.11, 1,621.67 and 643.97 is: 888.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.11 : 1,621.67 = 643.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.11/1,621.67 = 643.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.11x = 1,621.67 × 643.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.11x = 1,044,307.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,307.66/1,175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.69

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