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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.59, 1,625.03 and 653.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.59, 1,625.03 and 653.61 is: 901.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.59 : 1,625.03 = 653.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.59/1,625.03 = 653.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.59x = 1,625.03 × 653.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.59x = 1,062,124.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,124.47/1,177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.95

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