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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.03, 1,911.86 and 998.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.03, 1,911.86 and 998.28 is: 1,495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.03 : 1,911.86 = 998.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.03/1,911.86 = 998.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.03x = 1,911.86 × 998.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.03x = 1,908,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,571.60/1,276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.71

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