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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.59, 1,651.29 and 672.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.59, 1,651.29 and 672.58 is: 928.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.59 : 1,651.29 = 672.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.59/1,651.29 = 672.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.59x = 1,651.29 × 672.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.59x = 1,110,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,633.34/1,196.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.17

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