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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.32, 1,621.97 and 651.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.32, 1,621.97 and 651.39 is: 898.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.32 : 1,621.97 = 651.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.32/1,621.97 = 651.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.32x = 1,621.97 × 651.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.32x = 1,056,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,535.04/1,175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.93

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