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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.37, 1,621.94 and 644.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.37, 1,621.94 and 644.16 is: 888.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.37 : 1,621.94 = 644.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.37/1,621.94 = 644.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.37x = 1,621.94 × 644.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.37x = 1,044,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,788.87/1,175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.90

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