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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.95, 1,654.58 and 726.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.95, 1,654.58 and 726.75 is: 1,002.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.95 : 1,654.58 = 726.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.95/1,654.58 = 726.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.95x = 1,654.58 × 726.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.95x = 1,202,466.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,466.02/1,198.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.93

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