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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.91, 1,622.72 and 651.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.91, 1,622.72 and 651.99 is: 899.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.91 : 1,622.72 = 651.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.91/1,622.72 = 651.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.91x = 1,622.72 × 651.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.91x = 1,057,993.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,993.95/1,175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.72

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