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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.58, 1,624.98 and 653.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.58, 1,624.98 and 653.54 is: 901.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.58 : 1,624.98 = 653.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.58/1,624.98 = 653.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.58x = 1,624.98 × 653.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.58x = 1,061,989.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,989.43/1,177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.84

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