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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.37, 2,186.88 and 998.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.37, 2,186.88 and 998.34 is: 1,495.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.37 : 2,186.88 = 998.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.37/2,186.88 = 998.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.37x = 2,186.88 × 998.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.37x = 2,183,249.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,249.78/1,460.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.00

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