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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.98, 1,624.26 and 653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.98, 1,624.26 and 653 is: 901.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.98 : 1,624.26 = 653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.98/1,624.26 = 653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.98x = 1,624.26 × 653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.98x = 1,060,641.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,641.78/1,176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.16

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