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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.73, 1,623.87 and 652.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.73, 1,623.87 and 652.75 is: 900.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.73 : 1,623.87 = 652.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.73/1,623.87 = 652.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.73x = 1,623.87 × 652.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.73x = 1,059,981.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,981.14/1,176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.79

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