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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.93, 1,624.17 and 652.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.93, 1,624.17 and 652.98 is: 901.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.93 : 1,624.17 = 652.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.93/1,624.17 = 652.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.93x = 1,624.17 × 652.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.93x = 1,060,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,550.53/1,176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.12

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