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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.89, 1,650.30 and 672.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.89, 1,650.30 and 672.09 is: 927.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.89 : 1,650.30 = 672.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.89/1,650.30 = 672.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.89x = 1,650.30 × 672.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.89x = 1,109,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,150.13/1,195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.47

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