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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.79, 1,623.97 and 652.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.79, 1,623.97 and 652.82 is: 900.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.79 : 1,623.97 = 652.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.79/1,623.97 = 652.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.79x = 1,623.97 × 652.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.79x = 1,060,165.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,165.79/1,176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.89

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