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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.88, 1,662.61 and 673.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.88, 1,662.61 and 673.72 is: 929.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.88 : 1,662.61 = 673.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.88/1,662.61 = 673.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.88x = 1,662.61 × 673.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.88x = 1,120,133.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,133.61/1,204.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.66

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