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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.91, 1,622.82 and 651.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.91, 1,622.82 and 651.93 is: 899.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.91 : 1,622.82 = 651.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.91/1,622.82 = 651.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.91x = 1,622.82 × 651.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.91x = 1,057,961.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,961.78/1,175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.70

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