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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.80, 1,622.36 and 651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.80, 1,622.36 and 651.72 is: 899.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.80 : 1,622.36 = 651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.80/1,622.36 = 651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.80x = 1,622.36 × 651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.80x = 1,057,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,324.46/1,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.24

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