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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.26, 1,650.74 and 672.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.26, 1,650.74 and 672.18 is: 927.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.26 : 1,650.74 = 672.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.26/1,650.74 = 672.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.26x = 1,650.74 × 672.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.26x = 1,109,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,594.41/1,196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.55

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