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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.64, 1,838.62 and 998.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.64, 1,838.62 and 998.04 is: 1,375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.64 : 1,838.62 = 998.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.64/1,838.62 = 998.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.64x = 1,838.62 × 998.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.64x = 1,835,013.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,013.81/1,333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.94

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