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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.73, 1,651.46 and 672.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.73, 1,651.46 and 672.75 is: 928.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.73 : 1,651.46 = 672.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.73/1,651.46 = 672.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.73x = 1,651.46 × 672.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.73x = 1,111,016.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,016.35/1,196.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.38

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