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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.44, 1,623.48 and 645.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.44, 1,623.48 and 645.33 is: 890.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.44 : 1,623.48 = 645.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.44/1,623.48 = 645.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.44x = 1,623.48 × 645.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.44x = 1,047,680.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,680.35/1,176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.56

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