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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.23, 1,650.94 and 672.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.23, 1,650.94 and 672.25 is: 927.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.23 : 1,650.94 = 672.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.23/1,650.94 = 672.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.23x = 1,650.94 × 672.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.23x = 1,109,844.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,844.42/1,196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.79

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