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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.81, 2,004.40 and 998.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.81, 2,004.40 and 998.34 is: 1,378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.81 : 2,004.40 = 998.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.81/2,004.40 = 998.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.81x = 2,004.40 × 998.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.81x = 2,001,070.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,070.20/1,451.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.33

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