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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.49, 1,623.63 and 652.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.49, 1,623.63 and 652.53 is: 900.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.49 : 1,623.63 = 652.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.49/1,623.63 = 652.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.49x = 1,623.63 × 652.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.49x = 1,059,467.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,467.28/1,176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.53

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