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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.26, 1,650.74 and 672.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.26, 1,650.74 and 672.19 is: 927.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.26 : 1,650.74 = 672.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.26/1,650.74 = 672.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.26x = 1,650.74 × 672.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.26x = 1,109,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,610.92/1,196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.57

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