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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.66, 1,651.38 and 672.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.66, 1,651.38 and 672.69 is: 928.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.66 : 1,651.38 = 672.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.66/1,651.38 = 672.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.66x = 1,651.38 × 672.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.66x = 1,110,866.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,866.81/1,196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.31

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