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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.44, 1,653.84 and 674.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.44, 1,653.84 and 674.64 is: 931.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.44 : 1,653.84 = 674.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.44/1,653.84 = 674.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.44x = 1,653.84 × 674.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.44x = 1,115,746.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,746.62/1,198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.00

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