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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.05, 1,652.97 and 674.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.05, 1,652.97 and 674.04 is: 929.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.05 : 1,652.97 = 674.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.05/1,652.97 = 674.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.05x = 1,652.97 × 674.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.05x = 1,114,167.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,167.90/1,198.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.98

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