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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.36, 1,836.08 and 998.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.36, 1,836.08 and 998.26 is: 1,377.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.36 : 1,836.08 = 998.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.36/1,836.08 = 998.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.36x = 1,836.08 × 998.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.36x = 1,832,885.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,885.22/1,330.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.74

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