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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.36, 1,623.39 and 652.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.36, 1,623.39 and 652.35 is: 900.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.36 : 1,623.39 = 652.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.36/1,623.39 = 652.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.36x = 1,623.39 × 652.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.36x = 1,059,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,018.47/1,176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.25

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