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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.50, 1,653.93 and 674.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.50, 1,653.93 and 674.55 is: 930.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.50 : 1,653.93 = 674.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.50/1,653.93 = 674.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.50x = 1,653.93 × 674.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.50x = 1,115,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,658.48/1,198.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.88

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