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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.05, 1,653.31 and 667.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.05, 1,653.31 and 667.00 is: 920.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.05 : 1,653.31 = 667.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.05/1,653.31 = 667.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.05x = 1,653.31 × 667.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.05x = 1,102,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,749.50/1,198.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.45

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