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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.96, 1,654.52 and 667.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.96, 1,654.52 and 667.85 is: 921.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.96 : 1,654.52 = 667.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.96/1,654.52 = 667.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.96x = 1,654.52 × 667.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.96x = 1,104,959.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,959.57/1,198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.60

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