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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.56, 1,654.08 and 674.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.56, 1,654.08 and 674.59 is: 930.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.56 : 1,654.08 = 674.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.56/1,654.08 = 674.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.56x = 1,654.08 × 674.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.56x = 1,115,825.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,825.83/1,198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.97

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