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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.50, 1,649.68 and 671.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.50, 1,649.68 and 671.61 is: 926.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.50 : 1,649.68 = 671.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.50/1,649.68 = 671.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.50x = 1,649.68 × 671.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.50x = 1,107,941.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,941.58/1,195.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.76

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