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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.90, 1,653.12 and 673.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.90, 1,653.12 and 673.94 is: 930.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.90 : 1,653.12 = 673.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.90/1,653.12 = 673.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.90x = 1,653.12 × 673.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.90x = 1,114,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,103.69/1,197.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.05

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