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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.58, 1,625.07 and 653.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.58, 1,625.07 and 653.62 is: 902.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.58 : 1,625.07 = 653.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.58/1,625.07 = 653.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.58x = 1,625.07 × 653.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.58x = 1,062,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,178.25/1,177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.00

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