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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.35, 1,624.75 and 653.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.35, 1,624.75 and 653.42 is: 901.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.35 : 1,624.75 = 653.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.35/1,624.75 = 653.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.35x = 1,624.75 × 653.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.35x = 1,061,636.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,636.02/1,177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.72

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