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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.46, 1,651.14 and 672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.46, 1,651.14 and 672.48 is: 928.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.46 : 1,651.14 = 672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.46/1,651.14 = 672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.46x = 1,651.14 × 672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.46x = 1,110,358.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,358.63/1,196.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.04

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