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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.47, 1,953.06 and 998.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.47, 1,953.06 and 998.21 is: 1,376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.47 : 1,953.06 = 998.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.47/1,953.06 = 998.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.47x = 1,953.06 × 998.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.47x = 1,949,554.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,554.26/1,416.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.35

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