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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.30, 1,918.86 and 998.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.30, 1,918.86 and 998.54 is: 1,377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.30 : 1,918.86 = 998.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.30/1,918.86 = 998.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.30x = 1,918.86 × 998.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.30x = 1,916,058.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,058.46/1,391.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.17

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