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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.31, 1,621.92 and 651.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.31, 1,621.92 and 651.34 is: 898.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.31 : 1,621.92 = 651.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.31/1,621.92 = 651.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.31x = 1,621.92 × 651.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.31x = 1,056,414.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,414.88/1,175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.84

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