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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.25, 1,621.88 and 651.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.25, 1,621.88 and 651.28 is: 898.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.25 : 1,621.88 = 651.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.25/1,621.88 = 651.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.25x = 1,621.88 × 651.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.25x = 1,056,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,298.01/1,175.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.79

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