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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.97, 1,681.75 and 998.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.97, 1,681.75 and 998.41 is: 1,497.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.97 : 1,681.75 = 998.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.97/1,681.75 = 998.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.97x = 1,681.75 × 998.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.97x = 1,679,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,062.62/1,120.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.87

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