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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.29, 1,594.61 and 998.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.29, 1,594.61 and 998.77 is: 1,379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.29 : 1,594.61 = 998.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.29/1,594.61 = 998.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.29x = 1,594.61 × 998.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.29x = 1,592,643.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,643.64/1,154.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.76

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