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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.26, 1,926.82 and 998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.26, 1,926.82 and 998.80 is: 1,376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.26 : 1,926.82 = 998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.26/1,926.82 = 998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.26x = 1,926.82 × 998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.26x = 1,924,504.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,504.25/1,398.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.35

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