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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.01, 1,624.35 and 653.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.01, 1,624.35 and 653.04 is: 901.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.01 : 1,624.35 = 653.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.01/1,624.35 = 653.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.01x = 1,624.35 × 653.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.01x = 1,060,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,757.89/1,177.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.23

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