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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.56, 1,762.98 and 998.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.56, 1,762.98 and 998.84 is: 1,377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.56 : 1,762.98 = 998.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.56/1,762.98 = 998.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.56x = 1,762.98 × 998.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.56x = 1,760,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,934.94/1,278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.28

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