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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.89, 1,624.02 and 652.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.89, 1,624.02 and 652.88 is: 900.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.89 : 1,624.02 = 652.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.89/1,624.02 = 652.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.89x = 1,624.02 × 652.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.89x = 1,060,282.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,282.06/1,176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.92

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