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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.00, 1,624.20 and 653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.00, 1,624.20 and 653 is: 901.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.00 : 1,624.20 = 653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.00/1,624.20 = 653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.00x = 1,624.20 × 653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.00x = 1,060,602.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,602.60/1,177.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.10

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