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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.74, 1,623.83 and 652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.74, 1,623.83 and 652.80 is: 900.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.74 : 1,623.83 = 652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.74/1,623.83 = 652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.74x = 1,623.83 × 652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.74x = 1,060,036.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,036.22/1,176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.82

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