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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.81, 1,652.92 and 673.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.81, 1,652.92 and 673.84 is: 929.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.81 : 1,652.92 = 673.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.81/1,652.92 = 673.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.81x = 1,652.92 × 673.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.81x = 1,113,803.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,803.61/1,197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.87

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