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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.21, 1,623.15 and 652.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.21, 1,623.15 and 652.23 is: 900.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.21 : 1,623.15 = 652.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.21/1,623.15 = 652.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.21x = 1,623.15 × 652.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.21x = 1,058,667.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,667.12/1,176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.07

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