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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.54, 2,083.62 and 998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.54, 2,083.62 and 998.12 is: 1,497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.54 : 2,083.62 = 998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.54/2,083.62 = 998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.54x = 2,083.62 × 998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.54x = 2,079,702.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,702.79/1,388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.76

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