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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.63, 1,654.20 and 674.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.63, 1,654.20 and 674.74 is: 931.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.63 : 1,654.20 = 674.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.63/1,654.20 = 674.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.63x = 1,654.20 × 674.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.63x = 1,116,154.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,154.91/1,198.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.19

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