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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.15, 1,624.35 and 653.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.15, 1,624.35 and 653.13 is: 901.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.15 : 1,624.35 = 653.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.15/1,624.35 = 653.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.15x = 1,624.35 × 653.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.15x = 1,060,911.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,911.72/1,177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.25

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