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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.64, 1,623.68 and 652.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.64, 1,623.68 and 652.56 is: 900.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.64 : 1,623.68 = 652.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.64/1,623.68 = 652.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.64x = 1,623.68 × 652.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.64x = 1,059,548.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,548.62/1,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.49

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