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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.64, 1,618.68 and 998.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.64, 1,618.68 and 998.22 is: 1,374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.64 : 1,618.68 = 998.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.64/1,618.68 = 998.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.64x = 1,618.68 × 998.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.64x = 1,615,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,808.56/1,175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.41

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