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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.76, 1,678.72 and 998.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.76, 1,678.72 and 998.28 is: 1,496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.76 : 1,678.72 = 998.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.76/1,678.72 = 998.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.76x = 1,678.72 × 998.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.76x = 1,675,832.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,832.60/1,119.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.60

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