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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.19, 1,621.75 and 644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.19, 1,621.75 and 644.10 is: 888.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.19 : 1,621.75 = 644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.19/1,621.75 = 644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.19x = 1,621.75 × 644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.19x = 1,044,570.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,570.79/1,175.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.86

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