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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.45, 1,623.50 and 652.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.45, 1,623.50 and 652.48 is: 900.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.45 : 1,623.50 = 652.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.45/1,623.50 = 652.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.45x = 1,623.50 × 652.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.45x = 1,059,301.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,301.28/1,176.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.42

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