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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.70, 1,622.43 and 644.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.70, 1,622.43 and 644.58 is: 889.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.70 : 1,622.43 = 644.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.70/1,622.43 = 644.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.70x = 1,622.43 × 644.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.70x = 1,045,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,785.93/1,175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.50

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