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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.45, 1,620.51 and 998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.45, 1,620.51 and 998.12 is: 1,377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.45 : 1,620.51 = 998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.45/1,620.51 = 998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.45x = 1,620.51 × 998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.45x = 1,617,463.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,463.75/1,174.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.21

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