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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.78, 1,654.28 and 726.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.78, 1,654.28 and 726.94 is: 1,003.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.78 : 1,654.28 = 726.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.78/1,654.28 = 726.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.78x = 1,654.28 × 726.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.78x = 1,202,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,550.40/1,198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.15

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