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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.74, 1,649.91 and 671.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.74, 1,649.91 and 671.78 is: 926.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.74 : 1,649.91 = 671.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.74/1,649.91 = 671.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.74x = 1,649.91 × 671.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.74x = 1,108,368.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,368.29/1,195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.93

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