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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.41, 1,622.12 and 651.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.41, 1,622.12 and 651.41 is: 898.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.41 : 1,622.12 = 651.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.41/1,622.12 = 651.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.41x = 1,622.12 × 651.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.41x = 1,056,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,653.82/1,175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.97

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