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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.09, 1,650.68 and 672.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.09, 1,650.68 and 672.11 is: 927.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.09 : 1,650.68 = 672.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.09/1,650.68 = 672.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.09x = 1,650.68 × 672.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.09x = 1,109,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,438.53/1,196.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.55

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