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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.76, 1,623.93 and 652.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.76, 1,623.93 and 652.82 is: 900.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.76 : 1,623.93 = 652.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.76/1,623.93 = 652.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.76x = 1,623.93 × 652.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.76x = 1,060,133.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,133.98/1,176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.90

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