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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.39, 1,622.02 and 651.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.39, 1,622.02 and 651.43 is: 898.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.39 : 1,622.02 = 651.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.39/1,622.02 = 651.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.39x = 1,622.02 × 651.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.39x = 1,056,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,632.49/1,175.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.96

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