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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.41, 1,653.81 and 667.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.41, 1,653.81 and 667.25 is: 920.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.41 : 1,653.81 = 667.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.41/1,653.81 = 667.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.41x = 1,653.81 × 667.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.41x = 1,103,500.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,500.15/1,198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.81

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