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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.93, 1,651.37 and 672.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.93, 1,651.37 and 672.86 is: 928.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.93 : 1,651.37 = 672.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.93/1,651.37 = 672.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.93x = 1,651.37 × 672.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.93x = 1,111,129.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,129.20/1,196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.32

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