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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.85, 1,650.32 and 671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.85, 1,650.32 and 671.88 is: 927.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.85 : 1,650.32 = 671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.85/1,650.32 = 671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.85x = 1,650.32 × 671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.85x = 1,108,805.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,805.39/1,195.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.21

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