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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.93, 1,654.52 and 674.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.93, 1,654.52 and 674.96 is: 931.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.93 : 1,654.52 = 674.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.93/1,654.52 = 674.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.93x = 1,654.52 × 674.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.93x = 1,116,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,731.44/1,198.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.44

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