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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.26, 1,653.75 and 674.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.26, 1,653.75 and 674.46 is: 930.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.26 : 1,653.75 = 674.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.26/1,653.75 = 674.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.26x = 1,653.75 × 674.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.26x = 1,115,388.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,388.23/1,198.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.84

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