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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.47, 1,652.51 and 673.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.47, 1,652.51 and 673.51 is: 929.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.47 : 1,652.51 = 673.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.47/1,652.51 = 673.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.47x = 1,652.51 × 673.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.47x = 1,112,982.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,982.01/1,197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.44

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