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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.16, 1,621.73 and 651.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.16, 1,621.73 and 651.19 is: 898.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.16 : 1,621.73 = 651.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.16/1,621.73 = 651.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.16x = 1,621.73 × 651.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.16x = 1,056,051.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,051.93/1,175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.65

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