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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.17, 1,623.09 and 645.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.17, 1,623.09 and 645.03 is: 890.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.17 : 1,623.09 = 645.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.17/1,623.09 = 645.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.17x = 1,623.09 × 645.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.17x = 1,046,940.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,940.53/1,176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.13

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