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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.58, 1,654.02 and 674.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.58, 1,654.02 and 674.58 is: 930.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.58 : 1,654.02 = 674.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.58/1,654.02 = 674.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.58x = 1,654.02 × 674.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.58x = 1,115,768.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,768.81/1,198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.91

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