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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.96, 1,624.23 and 653.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.96, 1,624.23 and 653.04 is: 901.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.96 : 1,624.23 = 653.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.96/1,624.23 = 653.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.96x = 1,624.23 × 653.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.96x = 1,060,687.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,687.16/1,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.21

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