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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.39, 1,866.16 and 998.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.39, 1,866.16 and 998.50 is: 1,377.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.39 : 1,866.16 = 998.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.39/1,866.16 = 998.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.39x = 1,866.16 × 998.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.39x = 1,863,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,360.76/1,352.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.83

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