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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.61, 1,654.10 and 694.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.61, 1,654.10 and 694.46 is: 958.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.61 : 1,654.10 = 694.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.61/1,654.10 = 694.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.61x = 1,654.10 × 694.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.61x = 1,148,694.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,694.54/1,198.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.36

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