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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.53, 1,652.27 and 988.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.53, 1,652.27 and 988.40 is: 1,362.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.53 : 1,652.27 = 988.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.53/1,652.27 = 988.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.53x = 1,652.27 × 988.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.53x = 1,633,102.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,102.86/1,198.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.59

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