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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.60, 1,623.60 and 652.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.60, 1,623.60 and 652.68 is: 900.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.60 : 1,623.60 = 652.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.60/1,623.60 = 652.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.60x = 1,623.60 × 652.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.60x = 1,059,691.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,691.25/1,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.64

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