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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.52, 1,760.27 and 653.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.52, 1,760.27 and 653.27 is: 979.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.52 : 1,760.27 = 653.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.52/1,760.27 = 653.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.52x = 1,760.27 × 653.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.52x = 1,149,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,919.52/1,173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.89

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