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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.68, 1,654.17 and 674.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.68, 1,654.17 and 674.71 is: 931.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.68 : 1,654.17 = 674.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.68/1,654.17 = 674.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.68x = 1,654.17 × 674.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.68x = 1,116,076.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,076.77/1,198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.09

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