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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.41, 1,649.61 and 671.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.41, 1,649.61 and 671.49 is: 926.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.41 : 1,649.61 = 671.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.41/1,649.61 = 671.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.41x = 1,649.61 × 671.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.41x = 1,107,696.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,696.62/1,195.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.62

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