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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.16, 1,651.94 and 673.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.16, 1,651.94 and 673.16 is: 928.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.16 : 1,651.94 = 673.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.16/1,651.94 = 673.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.16x = 1,651.94 × 673.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.16x = 1,112,019.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,019.93/1,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.88

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