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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.58, 1,653.97 and 674.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.58, 1,653.97 and 674.65 is: 930.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.58 : 1,653.97 = 674.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.58/1,653.97 = 674.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.58x = 1,653.97 × 674.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.58x = 1,115,839.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,839.22/1,198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.97

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