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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197, 1,651.95 and 673.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197, 1,651.95 and 673.08 is: 928.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197 : 1,651.95 = 673.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197/1,651.95 = 673.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197x = 1,651.95 × 673.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197x = 1,111,894.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,894.51/1,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.90

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