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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.78, 1,622.63 and 651.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.78, 1,622.63 and 651.81 is: 899.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.78 : 1,622.63 = 651.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.78/1,622.63 = 651.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.78x = 1,622.63 × 651.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.78x = 1,057,654.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,654.17/1,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.53

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