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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.47, 1,624.86 and 653.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.47, 1,624.86 and 653.47 is: 901.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.47 : 1,624.86 = 653.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.47/1,624.86 = 653.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.47x = 1,624.86 × 653.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.47x = 1,061,793.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,793.20/1,177.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.76

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