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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.94, 1,654.57 and 660.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.94, 1,654.57 and 660.55 is: 911.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.94 : 1,654.57 = 660.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.94/1,654.57 = 660.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.94x = 1,654.57 × 660.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.94x = 1,092,917.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,917.94/1,198.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.57

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