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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.52, 1,651.35 and 672.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.52, 1,651.35 and 672.55 is: 928.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.52 : 1,651.35 = 672.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.52/1,651.35 = 672.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.52x = 1,651.35 × 672.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.52x = 1,110,615.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,615.44/1,196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.20

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