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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.30, 1,762.95 and 998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.30, 1,762.95 and 998.10 is: 1,376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.30 : 1,762.95 = 998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.30/1,762.95 = 998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.30x = 1,762.95 × 998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.30x = 1,759,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,600.40/1,278.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.52

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