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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.16, 1,621.58 and 651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.16, 1,621.58 and 651.12 is: 898.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.16 : 1,621.58 = 651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.16/1,621.58 = 651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.16x = 1,621.58 × 651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.16x = 1,055,843.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,843.17/1,175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.47

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