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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.35, 1,649.52 and 671.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.35, 1,649.52 and 671.37 is: 926.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.35 : 1,649.52 = 671.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.35/1,649.52 = 671.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.35x = 1,649.52 × 671.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.35x = 1,107,438.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,438.24/1,195.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.46

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