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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.02, 1,651.92 and 673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.02, 1,651.92 and 673.04 is: 928.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.02 : 1,651.92 = 673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.02/1,651.92 = 673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.02x = 1,651.92 × 673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.02x = 1,111,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,808.24/1,197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.81

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