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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.76, 2,188.56 and 998.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.76, 2,188.56 and 998.56 is: 1,495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.76 : 2,188.56 = 998.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.76/2,188.56 = 998.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.76x = 2,188.56 × 998.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.76x = 2,185,408.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,408.47/1,461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.05

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