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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.91, 1,651.37 and 672.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.91, 1,651.37 and 672.93 is: 928.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.91 : 1,651.37 = 672.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.91/1,651.37 = 672.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.91x = 1,651.37 × 672.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.91x = 1,111,253.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,253.05/1,196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.43

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