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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.55, 1,624.82 and 653.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.55, 1,624.82 and 653.57 is: 901.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.55 : 1,624.82 = 653.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.55/1,624.82 = 653.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.55x = 1,624.82 × 653.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.55x = 1,061,922.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,922.22/1,177.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.81

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