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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.69, 1,643.88 and 1,148.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.69, 1,643.88 and 1,148.81 is: 1,575.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.69 : 1,643.88 = 1,148.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.69/1,643.88 = 1,148.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.69x = 1,643.88 × 1,148.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.69x = 1,888,497.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,497.56/1,198.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.47

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