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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.89, 1,625.49 and 653.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.89, 1,625.49 and 653.93 is: 902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.89 : 1,625.49 = 653.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.89/1,625.49 = 653.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.89x = 1,625.49 × 653.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.89x = 1,062,956.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,956.68/1,177.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.42

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