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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.23, 1,652.15 and 673.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.23, 1,652.15 and 673.37 is: 929.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.23 : 1,652.15 = 673.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.23/1,652.15 = 673.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.23x = 1,652.15 × 673.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.23x = 1,112,501.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,501.67/1,197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.23

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