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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.05, 1,651.94 and 673.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.05, 1,651.94 and 673.09 is: 928.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.05 : 1,651.94 = 673.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.05/1,651.94 = 673.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.05x = 1,651.94 × 673.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.05x = 1,111,904.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,904.29/1,197.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.87

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