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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.03, 1,624.35 and 653.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.03, 1,624.35 and 653.06 is: 901.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.03 : 1,624.35 = 653.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.03/1,624.35 = 653.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.03x = 1,624.35 × 653.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.03x = 1,060,804.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,804.52/1,177.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.25

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