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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.27, 1,652.27 and 673.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.27, 1,652.27 and 673.43 is: 929.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.27 : 1,652.27 = 673.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.27/1,652.27 = 673.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.27x = 1,652.27 × 673.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.27x = 1,112,676.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,676.56/1,197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.34

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