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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.30, 1,652.22 and 673.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.30, 1,652.22 and 673.32 is: 929.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.30 : 1,652.22 = 673.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.30/1,652.22 = 673.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.30x = 1,652.22 × 673.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.30x = 1,112,472.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,472.77/1,197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.15

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