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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.29, 1,621.89 and 651.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.29, 1,621.89 and 651.31 is: 898.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.29 : 1,621.89 = 651.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.29/1,621.89 = 651.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.29x = 1,621.89 × 651.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.29x = 1,056,353.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,353.18/1,175.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.80

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