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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.32, 1,652.28 and 673.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.32, 1,652.28 and 673.35 is: 929.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.32 : 1,652.28 = 673.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.32/1,652.28 = 673.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.32x = 1,652.28 × 673.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.32x = 1,112,551.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,551.11/1,197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.21

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