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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.50, 1,653.99 and 674.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.50, 1,653.99 and 674.58 is: 930.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.50 : 1,653.99 = 674.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.50/1,653.99 = 674.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.50x = 1,653.99 × 674.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.50x = 1,115,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,748.57/1,198.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.95

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