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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.25, 1,649.45 and 671.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.25, 1,649.45 and 671.32 is: 926.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.25 : 1,649.45 = 671.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.25/1,649.45 = 671.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.25x = 1,649.45 × 671.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.25x = 1,107,297.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,297.17/1,195.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.41

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