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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.75, 1,622.57 and 651.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.75, 1,622.57 and 651.79 is: 899.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.75 : 1,622.57 = 651.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.75/1,622.57 = 651.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.75x = 1,622.57 × 651.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.75x = 1,057,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,572.47/1,175.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.49

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