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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.72, 1,653.96 and 674.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.72, 1,653.96 and 674.56 is: 930.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.72 : 1,653.96 = 674.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.72/1,653.96 = 674.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.72x = 1,653.96 × 674.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.72x = 1,115,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,695.26/1,198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.74

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