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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.25, 1,650.83 and 672.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.25, 1,650.83 and 672.29 is: 927.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.25 : 1,650.83 = 672.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.25/1,650.83 = 672.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.25x = 1,650.83 × 672.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.25x = 1,109,824.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,824.89/1,196.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.75

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