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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.71, 1,882.71 and 998.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.71, 1,882.71 and 998.73 is: 1,490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.71 : 1,882.71 = 998.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.71/1,882.71 = 998.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.71x = 1,882.71 × 998.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.71x = 1,880,318.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,318.96/1,261.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.29

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