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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.38, 1,653.78 and 674.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.38, 1,653.78 and 674.31 is: 930.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.38 : 1,653.78 = 674.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.38/1,653.78 = 674.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.38x = 1,653.78 × 674.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.38x = 1,115,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,160.39/1,198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.56

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