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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.50, 1,623.57 and 652.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.50, 1,623.57 and 652.57 is: 900.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.50 : 1,623.57 = 652.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.50/1,623.57 = 652.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.50x = 1,623.57 × 652.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.50x = 1,059,484.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,484.96/1,176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.54

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