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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.38, 1,622.12 and 651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.38, 1,622.12 and 651.40 is: 898.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.38 : 1,622.12 = 651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.38/1,622.12 = 651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.38x = 1,622.12 × 651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.38x = 1,056,648.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,648.97/1,175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.98

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