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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.74, 1,651.48 and 672.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.74, 1,651.48 and 672.76 is: 928.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.74 : 1,651.48 = 672.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.74/1,651.48 = 672.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.74x = 1,651.48 × 672.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.74x = 1,111,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,049.68/1,196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.40

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