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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.46, 1,622.13 and 644.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.46, 1,622.13 and 644.35 is: 889.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.46 : 1,622.13 = 644.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.46/1,622.13 = 644.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.46x = 1,622.13 × 644.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.46x = 1,045,219.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,219.47/1,175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.20

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