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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.57, 1,623.65 and 652.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.57, 1,623.65 and 652.59 is: 900.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.57 : 1,623.65 = 652.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.57/1,623.65 = 652.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.57x = 1,623.65 × 652.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.57x = 1,059,574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,574.49/1,176.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.56

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