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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.10, 1,623.06 and 652.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.10, 1,623.06 and 652.13 is: 899.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.10 : 1,623.06 = 652.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.10/1,623.06 = 652.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.10x = 1,623.06 × 652.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.10x = 1,058,446.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,446.12/1,176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.96

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