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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.89, 1,654.38 and 694.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.89, 1,654.38 and 694.38 is: 958.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.89 : 1,654.38 = 694.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.89/1,654.38 = 694.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.89x = 1,654.38 × 694.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.89x = 1,148,768.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,768.38/1,198.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.19

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