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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.16, 1,651.92 and 673.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.16, 1,651.92 and 673.12 is: 928.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.16 : 1,651.92 = 673.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.16/1,651.92 = 673.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.16x = 1,651.92 × 673.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.16x = 1,111,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,940.39/1,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.82

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