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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.02, 1,624.36 and 653.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.02, 1,624.36 and 653.05 is: 901.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.02 : 1,624.36 = 653.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.02/1,624.36 = 653.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.02x = 1,624.36 × 653.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.02x = 1,060,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,782.60/1,177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.25

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