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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.10, 1,727.85 and 998.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.10, 1,727.85 and 998.30 is: 1,495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.10 : 1,727.85 = 998.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.10/1,727.85 = 998.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.10x = 1,727.85 × 998.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.10x = 1,724,912.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,912.66/1,153.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.89

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