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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.24, 1,621.82 and 651.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.24, 1,621.82 and 651.28 is: 898.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.24 : 1,621.82 = 651.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.24/1,621.82 = 651.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.24x = 1,621.82 × 651.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.24x = 1,056,258.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,258.93/1,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.76

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