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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.52, 1,623.53 and 652.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.52, 1,623.53 and 652.55 is: 900.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.52 : 1,623.53 = 652.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.52/1,623.53 = 652.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.52x = 1,623.53 × 652.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.52x = 1,059,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,431.24/1,176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.48

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