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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.27, 1,621.76 and 651.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.27, 1,621.76 and 651.29 is: 898.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.27 : 1,621.76 = 651.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.27/1,621.76 = 651.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.27x = 1,621.76 × 651.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.27x = 1,056,224.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,224.71/1,175.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.71

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