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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.58, 1,652.58 and 673.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.58, 1,652.58 and 673.66 is: 929.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.58 : 1,652.58 = 673.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.58/1,652.58 = 673.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.58x = 1,652.58 × 673.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.58x = 1,113,277.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,277.04/1,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.61

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