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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.76, 1,758.31 and 652.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.76, 1,758.31 and 652.93 is: 978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.76 : 1,758.31 = 652.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.76/1,758.31 = 652.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.76x = 1,758.31 × 652.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.76x = 1,148,053.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,053.35/1,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.10

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