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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.36, 1,652.32 and 673.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.36, 1,652.32 and 673.36 is: 929.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.36 : 1,652.32 = 673.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.36/1,652.32 = 673.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.36x = 1,652.32 × 673.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.36x = 1,112,606.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,606.20/1,197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.22

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