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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.24, 1,654.26 and 866.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.24, 1,654.26 and 866.32 is: 1,196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.24 : 1,654.26 = 866.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.24/1,654.26 = 866.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.24x = 1,654.26 × 866.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.24x = 1,433,118.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,118.52/1,198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.02

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