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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.62, 1,623.71 and 652.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.62, 1,623.71 and 652.64 is: 900.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.62 : 1,623.71 = 652.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.62/1,623.71 = 652.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.62x = 1,623.71 × 652.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.62x = 1,059,691.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,691.61/1,176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.63

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