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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.72, 1,623.78 and 645.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.72, 1,623.78 and 645.52 is: 890.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.72 : 1,623.78 = 645.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.72/1,623.78 = 645.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.72x = 1,623.78 × 645.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.72x = 1,048,174.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,174.35/1,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.76

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