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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.68, 1,926.75 and 998.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.68, 1,926.75 and 998.43 is: 1,377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.68 : 1,926.75 = 998.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.68/1,926.75 = 998.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.68x = 1,926.75 × 998.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.68x = 1,923,725.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,725.00/1,396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.36

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