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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.79, 1,652.93 and 673.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.79, 1,652.93 and 673.82 is: 929.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.79 : 1,652.93 = 673.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.79/1,652.93 = 673.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.79x = 1,652.93 × 673.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.79x = 1,113,777.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,777.29/1,197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.86

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