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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.98, 1,653.03 and 866.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.98, 1,653.03 and 866.98 is: 1,195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.98 : 1,653.03 = 866.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.98/1,653.03 = 866.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.98x = 1,653.03 × 866.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.98x = 1,433,143.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,143.95/1,198.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.30

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