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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.31, 1,649.60 and 671.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.31, 1,649.60 and 671.38 is: 926.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.31 : 1,649.60 = 671.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.31/1,649.60 = 671.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.31x = 1,649.60 × 671.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.31x = 1,107,503.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,503.48/1,195.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.54

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