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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.41, 1,624.78 and 653.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.41, 1,624.78 and 653.48 is: 901.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.41 : 1,624.78 = 653.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.41/1,624.78 = 653.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.41x = 1,624.78 × 653.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.41x = 1,061,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,751.48/1,177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.77

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