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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.92, 1,624 and 652.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.92, 1,624 and 652.92 is: 900.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.92 : 1,624 = 652.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.92/1,624 = 652.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.92x = 1,624 × 652.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.92x = 1,060,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,342.08/1,176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.95

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