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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.57, 1,654.02 and 674.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.57, 1,654.02 and 674.61 is: 930.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.57 : 1,654.02 = 674.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.57/1,654.02 = 674.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.57x = 1,654.02 × 674.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.57x = 1,115,806.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,806.79/1,198.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.95

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