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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.82, 1,622.66 and 651.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.82, 1,622.66 and 651.89 is: 899.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.82 : 1,622.66 = 651.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.82/1,622.66 = 651.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.82x = 1,622.66 × 651.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.82x = 1,057,795.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,795.83/1,175.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.62

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