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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.93, 1,651.74 and 672.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.93, 1,651.74 and 672.95 is: 928.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.93 : 1,651.74 = 672.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.93/1,651.74 = 672.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.93x = 1,651.74 × 672.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.93x = 1,111,538.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,538.43/1,196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.66

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