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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.56, 1,652.72 and 673.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.56, 1,652.72 and 673.63 is: 929.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.56 : 1,652.72 = 673.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.56/1,652.72 = 673.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.56x = 1,652.72 × 673.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.56x = 1,113,314.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,314.27/1,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.65

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