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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.91, 1,654.50 and 674.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.91, 1,654.50 and 674.95 is: 931.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.91 : 1,654.50 = 674.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.91/1,654.50 = 674.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.91x = 1,654.50 × 674.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.91x = 1,116,704.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,704.78/1,198.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.43

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