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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.93, 1,717.11 and 998.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.93, 1,717.11 and 998.07 is: 1,375.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.93 : 1,717.11 = 998.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.93/1,717.11 = 998.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.93x = 1,717.11 × 998.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.93x = 1,713,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,795.98/1,245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.52

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