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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.38, 1,624.80 and 653.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.38, 1,624.80 and 653.46 is: 901.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.38 : 1,624.80 = 653.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.38/1,624.80 = 653.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.38x = 1,624.80 × 653.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.38x = 1,061,741.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,741.81/1,177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.78

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