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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.68, 1,625.20 and 653.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.68, 1,625.20 and 653.68 is: 902.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.68 : 1,625.20 = 653.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.68/1,625.20 = 653.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.68x = 1,625.20 × 653.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.68x = 1,062,360.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,360.74/1,177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.08

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