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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.01, 2,114.11 and 998.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.01, 2,114.11 and 998.13 is: 1,495.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.01 : 2,114.11 = 998.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.01/2,114.11 = 998.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.01x = 2,114.11 × 998.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.01x = 2,110,156.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,156.61/1,411.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.49

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