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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.98, 1,784.24 and 997.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.98, 1,784.24 and 997.22 is: 1,493.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.98 : 1,784.24 = 997.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.98/1,784.24 = 997.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.98x = 1,784.24 × 997.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.98x = 1,779,279.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,279.81/1,190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.96

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