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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.42, 1,622.08 and 651.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.42, 1,622.08 and 651.44 is: 898.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.42 : 1,622.08 = 651.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.42/1,622.08 = 651.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.42x = 1,622.08 × 651.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.42x = 1,056,687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,687.80/1,175.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.99

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