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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.31, 1,653.65 and 674.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.31, 1,653.65 and 674.35 is: 930.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.31 : 1,653.65 = 674.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.31/1,653.65 = 674.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.31x = 1,653.65 × 674.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.31x = 1,115,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,138.88/1,198.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.59

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