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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.56, 1,649.94 and 671.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.56, 1,649.94 and 671.58 is: 926.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.56 : 1,649.94 = 671.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.56/1,649.94 = 671.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.56x = 1,649.94 × 671.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.56x = 1,108,066.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,066.71/1,195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.82

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