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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.84, 1,654.38 and 674.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.84, 1,654.38 and 674.86 is: 931.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.84 : 1,654.38 = 674.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.84/1,654.38 = 674.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.84x = 1,654.38 × 674.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.84x = 1,116,474.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,474.89/1,198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.30

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