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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.78, 1,652.52 and 673.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.78, 1,652.52 and 673.68 is: 929.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.78 : 1,652.52 = 673.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.78/1,652.52 = 673.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.78x = 1,652.52 × 673.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.78x = 1,113,269.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,269.67/1,197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.44

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