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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.46, 1,622.07 and 651.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.46, 1,622.07 and 651.48 is: 899.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.46 : 1,622.07 = 651.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.46/1,622.07 = 651.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.46x = 1,622.07 × 651.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.46x = 1,056,746.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,746.16/1,175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.01

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