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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.56, 1,622.24 and 644.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.56, 1,622.24 and 644.42 is: 889.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.56 : 1,622.24 = 644.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.56/1,622.24 = 644.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.56x = 1,622.24 × 644.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.56x = 1,045,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,403.90/1,175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.28

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