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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.73, 1,625.35 and 653.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.73, 1,625.35 and 653.77 is: 902.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.73 : 1,625.35 = 653.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.73/1,625.35 = 653.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.73x = 1,625.35 × 653.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.73x = 1,062,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,599.37/1,177.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.24

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