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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.34, 1,623.35 and 652.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.34, 1,623.35 and 652.37 is: 900.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.34 : 1,623.35 = 652.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.34/1,623.35 = 652.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.34x = 1,623.35 × 652.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.34x = 1,059,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,028.08/1,176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.27

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