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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.65, 1,654.13 and 674.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.65, 1,654.13 and 674.68 is: 931.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.65 : 1,654.13 = 674.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.65/1,654.13 = 674.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.65x = 1,654.13 × 674.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.65x = 1,115,996.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,996.78/1,198.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.05

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