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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.52, 1,625 and 653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.52, 1,625 and 653.60 is: 901.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.52 : 1,625 = 653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.52/1,625 = 653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.52x = 1,625 × 653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.52x = 1,062,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,100/1,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.98

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