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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.60, 1,653.92 and 667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.60, 1,653.92 and 667.44 is: 920.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.60 : 1,653.92 = 667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.60/1,653.92 = 667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.60x = 1,653.92 × 667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.60x = 1,103,891.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,891.53/1,198.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.99

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