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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.26, 1,652.30 and 673.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.26, 1,652.30 and 673.37 is: 929.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.26 : 1,652.30 = 673.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.26/1,652.30 = 673.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.26x = 1,652.30 × 673.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.26x = 1,112,609.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,609.25/1,197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.30

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