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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.48, 1,652.49 and 673.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.48, 1,652.49 and 673.50 is: 929.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.48 : 1,652.49 = 673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.48/1,652.49 = 673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.48x = 1,652.49 × 673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.48x = 1,112,952.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,952.02/1,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.41

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