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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.82, 1,654.43 and 674.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.82, 1,654.43 and 674.89 is: 931.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.82 : 1,654.43 = 674.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.82/1,654.43 = 674.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.82x = 1,654.43 × 674.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.82x = 1,116,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,546.62/1,198.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.37

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