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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.97, 1,650.40 and 671.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.97, 1,650.40 and 671.99 is: 927.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.97 : 1,650.40 = 671.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.97/1,650.40 = 671.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.97x = 1,650.40 × 671.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.97x = 1,109,042.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,042.36/1,195.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.32

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