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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.14, 1,650.35 and 672.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.14, 1,650.35 and 672.16 is: 927.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.14 : 1,650.35 = 672.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.14/1,650.35 = 672.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.14x = 1,650.35 × 672.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.14x = 1,109,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,299.26/1,196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.40

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