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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.38, 1,544.77 and 998.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.38, 1,544.77 and 998.26 is: 1,370.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.38 : 1,544.77 = 998.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.38/1,544.77 = 998.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.38x = 1,544.77 × 998.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.38x = 1,542,082.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,082.56/1,125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.27

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