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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.10, 1,653.42 and 674.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.10, 1,653.42 and 674.13 is: 930.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.10 : 1,653.42 = 674.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.10/1,653.42 = 674.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.10x = 1,653.42 × 674.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.10x = 1,114,620.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,620.02/1,198.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.32

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