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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.31, 1,652.36 and 673.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.31, 1,652.36 and 673.38 is: 929.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.31 : 1,652.36 = 673.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.31/1,652.36 = 673.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.31x = 1,652.36 × 673.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.31x = 1,112,666.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,666.18/1,197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.31

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