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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.72, 1,625.31 and 653.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.72, 1,625.31 and 653.75 is: 902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.72 : 1,625.31 = 653.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.72/1,625.31 = 653.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.72x = 1,625.31 × 653.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.72x = 1,062,543.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,543.14/1,177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.21

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