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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.92, 1,624.26 and 653.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.92, 1,624.26 and 653.12 is: 901.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.92 : 1,624.26 = 653.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.92/1,624.26 = 653.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.92x = 1,624.26 × 653.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.92x = 1,060,836.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,836.69/1,176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.37

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