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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.64, 1,622.38 and 651.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.64, 1,622.38 and 651.67 is: 899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.64 : 1,622.38 = 651.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.64/1,622.38 = 651.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.64x = 1,622.38 × 651.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.64x = 1,057,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,245.00/1,175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.30

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