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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.89, 1,653.05 and 673.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.89, 1,653.05 and 673.91 is: 929.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.89 : 1,653.05 = 673.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.89/1,653.05 = 673.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.89x = 1,653.05 × 673.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.89x = 1,114,003.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,003.56/1,197.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.97

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