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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.64, 1,655.49 and 998.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.64, 1,655.49 and 998.93 is: 1,490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.64 : 1,655.49 = 998.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.64/1,655.49 = 998.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.64x = 1,655.49 × 998.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.64x = 1,653,718.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,718.63/1,109.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.32

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