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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.77, 1,651.55 and 672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.77, 1,651.55 and 672.80 is: 928.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.77 : 1,651.55 = 672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.77/1,651.55 = 672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.77x = 1,651.55 × 672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.77x = 1,111,162.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,162.84/1,196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.47

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