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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.38, 2,189.78 and 998.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.38, 2,189.78 and 998.68 is: 1,497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.38 : 2,189.78 = 998.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.38/2,189.78 = 998.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.38x = 2,189.78 × 998.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.38x = 2,186,889.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,889.49/1,460.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.48

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