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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.51, 1,649.71 and 671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.51, 1,649.71 and 671.44 is: 926.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.51 : 1,649.71 = 671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.51/1,649.71 = 671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.51x = 1,649.71 × 671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.51x = 1,107,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,681.28/1,195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.53

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