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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.87, 1,623.90 and 652.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.87, 1,623.90 and 652.90 is: 900.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.87 : 1,623.90 = 652.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.87/1,623.90 = 652.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.87x = 1,623.90 × 652.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.87x = 1,060,244.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,244.31/1,176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.91

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