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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.35, 1,652.49 and 673.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.35, 1,652.49 and 673.38 is: 929.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.35 : 1,652.49 = 673.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.35/1,652.49 = 673.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.35x = 1,652.49 × 673.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.35x = 1,112,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,753.72/1,197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.35

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