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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.26, 1,623.17 and 652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.26, 1,623.17 and 652.28 is: 900.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.26 : 1,623.17 = 652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.26/1,623.17 = 652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.26x = 1,623.17 × 652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.26x = 1,058,754.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,754.84/1,176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.11

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