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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.04, 1,624.32 and 653.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.04, 1,624.32 and 653.12 is: 901.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.04 : 1,624.32 = 653.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.04/1,624.32 = 653.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.04x = 1,624.32 × 653.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.04x = 1,060,875.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,875.88/1,177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.31

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