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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.58, 1,653.96 and 674.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.58, 1,653.96 and 674.66 is: 930.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.58 : 1,653.96 = 674.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.58/1,653.96 = 674.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.58x = 1,653.96 × 674.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.58x = 1,115,860.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,860.65/1,198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.99

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