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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.82, 1,690.47 and 998.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.82, 1,690.47 and 998.16 is: 1,496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.82 : 1,690.47 = 998.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.82/1,690.47 = 998.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.82x = 1,690.47 × 998.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.82x = 1,687,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,359.54/1,127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.12

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