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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.70, 1,859.85 and 998.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.70, 1,859.85 and 998.70 is: 1,495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.70 : 1,859.85 = 998.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.70/1,859.85 = 998.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.70x = 1,859.85 × 998.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.70x = 1,857,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,432.20/1,241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.88

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