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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.96, 1,881.90 and 998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.96, 1,881.90 and 998.60 is: 1,498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.96 : 1,881.90 = 998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.96/1,881.90 = 998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.96x = 1,881.90 × 998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.96x = 1,879,265.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,265.34/1,253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.66

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