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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.53, 1,651.22 and 672.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.53, 1,651.22 and 672.56 is: 928.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.53 : 1,651.22 = 672.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.53/1,651.22 = 672.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.53x = 1,651.22 × 672.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.53x = 1,110,544.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,544.52/1,196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.14

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