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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.88, 1,625.50 and 653.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.88, 1,625.50 and 653.94 is: 902.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.88 : 1,625.50 = 653.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.88/1,625.50 = 653.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.88x = 1,625.50 × 653.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.88x = 1,062,980.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,980.29/1,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.46

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