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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.57, 1,625.15 and 653.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.57, 1,625.15 and 653.71 is: 902.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.57 : 1,625.15 = 653.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.57/1,625.15 = 653.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.57x = 1,625.15 × 653.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.57x = 1,062,376.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,376.81/1,177.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.18

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