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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.90, 2,189.85 and 998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.90, 2,189.85 and 998.20 is: 1,497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.90 : 2,189.85 = 998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.90/2,189.85 = 998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.90x = 2,189.85 × 998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.90x = 2,185,908.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,908.27/1,459.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.30

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