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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.17, 1,651.81 and 673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.17, 1,651.81 and 673.20 is: 928.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.17 : 1,651.81 = 673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.17/1,651.81 = 673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.17x = 1,651.81 × 673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.17x = 1,111,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,998.49/1,197.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.86

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