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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.82, 1,605.90 and 998.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.82, 1,605.90 and 998.32 is: 1,376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.82 : 1,605.90 = 998.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.82/1,605.90 = 998.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.82x = 1,605.90 × 998.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.82x = 1,603,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,202.09/1,164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.35

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