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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.38, 1,653.73 and 667.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.38, 1,653.73 and 667.26 is: 920.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.38 : 1,653.73 = 667.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.38/1,653.73 = 667.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.38x = 1,653.73 × 667.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.38x = 1,103,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,464.54/1,198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.80

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