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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.53, 1,623.47 and 652.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.53, 1,623.47 and 652.55 is: 900.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.53 : 1,623.47 = 652.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.53/1,623.47 = 652.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.53x = 1,623.47 × 652.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.53x = 1,059,383.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,383.97/1,176.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.43

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