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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.40, 1,621.98 and 651.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.40, 1,621.98 and 651.42 is: 898.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.40 : 1,621.98 = 651.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.40/1,621.98 = 651.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.40x = 1,621.98 × 651.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.40x = 1,056,590.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,590.21/1,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.92

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