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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.73, 1,654.71 and 806.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.73, 1,654.71 and 806.87 is: 1,113.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.73 : 1,654.71 = 806.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.73/1,654.71 = 806.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.73x = 1,654.71 × 806.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.73x = 1,335,135.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,135.86/1,198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.79

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