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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.75, 1,651.52 and 672.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.75, 1,651.52 and 672.79 is: 928.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.75 : 1,651.52 = 672.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.75/1,651.52 = 672.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.75x = 1,651.52 × 672.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.75x = 1,111,114.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,114.52/1,196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.44

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