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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.99, 1,653.17 and 674.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.99, 1,653.17 and 674.06 is: 930.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.99 : 1,653.17 = 674.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.99/1,653.17 = 674.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.99x = 1,653.17 × 674.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.99x = 1,114,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,332.86/1,197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.17

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