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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.76, 1,841.36 and 998.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.76, 1,841.36 and 998.34 is: 1,498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.76 : 1,841.36 = 998.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.76/1,841.36 = 998.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.76x = 1,841.36 × 998.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.76x = 1,838,303.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,303.34/1,226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.50

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