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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.66, 1,651.34 and 672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.66, 1,651.34 and 672.70 is: 928.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.66 : 1,651.34 = 672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.66/1,651.34 = 672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.66x = 1,651.34 × 672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.66x = 1,110,856.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,856.42/1,196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.30

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