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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.49, 1,625.01 and 653.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.49, 1,625.01 and 653.53 is: 901.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.49 : 1,625.01 = 653.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.49/1,625.01 = 653.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.49x = 1,625.01 × 653.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.49x = 1,061,992.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,992.79/1,177.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.91

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