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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.92, 1,651.81 and 672.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.92, 1,651.81 and 672.98 is: 928.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.92 : 1,651.81 = 672.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.92/1,651.81 = 672.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.92x = 1,651.81 × 672.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.92x = 1,111,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,635.09/1,196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.75

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