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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.61, 1,649.93 and 671.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.61, 1,649.93 and 671.63 is: 926.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.61 : 1,649.93 = 671.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.61/1,649.93 = 671.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.61x = 1,649.93 × 671.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.61x = 1,108,130.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,130.88/1,195.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.84

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