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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.47, 1,755.77 and 998.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.47, 1,755.77 and 998.34 is: 1,497.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.47 : 1,755.77 = 998.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.47/1,755.77 = 998.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.47x = 1,755.77 × 998.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.47x = 1,752,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,850.43/1,170.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.57

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