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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.38, 1,653.68 and 674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.38, 1,653.68 and 674.32 is: 930.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.38 : 1,653.68 = 674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.38/1,653.68 = 674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.38x = 1,653.68 × 674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.38x = 1,115,109.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,109.50/1,198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.51

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