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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.55, 1,623.74 and 652.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.55, 1,623.74 and 652.75 is: 900.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.55 : 1,623.74 = 652.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.55/1,623.74 = 652.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.55x = 1,623.74 × 652.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.55x = 1,059,893.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,893.02/1,176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.85

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