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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.06, 1,650.51 and 672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.06, 1,650.51 and 672.08 is: 927.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.06 : 1,650.51 = 672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.06/1,650.51 = 672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.06x = 1,650.51 × 672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.06x = 1,109,266.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,266.51/1,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.44

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