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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.99, 1,624.31 and 653.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.99, 1,624.31 and 653.03 is: 901.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.99 : 1,624.31 = 653.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.99/1,624.31 = 653.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.99x = 1,624.31 × 653.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.99x = 1,060,711.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,711.77/1,176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.21

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