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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.17, 1,652.01 and 673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.17, 1,652.01 and 673.28 is: 929.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.17 : 1,652.01 = 673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.17/1,652.01 = 673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.17x = 1,652.01 × 673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.17x = 1,112,265.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,265.29/1,197.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.08

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