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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.72, 1,623.87 and 652.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.72, 1,623.87 and 652.76 is: 900.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.72 : 1,623.87 = 652.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.72/1,623.87 = 652.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.72x = 1,623.87 × 652.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.72x = 1,059,989.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,989.26/1,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.80

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