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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.84, 1,653 and 673.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.84, 1,653 and 673.86 is: 929.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.84 : 1,653 = 673.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.84/1,653 = 673.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.84x = 1,653 × 673.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.84x = 1,113,890.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,890.58/1,197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.92

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