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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.52, 1,652.61 and 673.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.52, 1,652.61 and 673.54 is: 929.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.52 : 1,652.61 = 673.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.52/1,652.61 = 673.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.52x = 1,652.61 × 673.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.52x = 1,113,098.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,098.94/1,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.50

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