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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.89, 1,654.26 and 674.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.89, 1,654.26 and 674.82 is: 931.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.89 : 1,654.26 = 674.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.89/1,654.26 = 674.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.89x = 1,654.26 × 674.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.89x = 1,116,327.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,327.73/1,198.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.13

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