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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.04, 1,718.16 and 998.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.04, 1,718.16 and 998.04 is: 1,489.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.04 : 1,718.16 = 998.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.04/1,718.16 = 998.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.04x = 1,718.16 × 998.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.04x = 1,714,792.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,792.41/1,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.78

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