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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.20, 1,819.86 and 998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.20, 1,819.86 and 998.20 is: 1,496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.20 : 1,819.86 = 998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.20/1,819.86 = 998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.20x = 1,819.86 × 998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.20x = 1,816,584.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,584.25/1,214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.12

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