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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.78, 2,020.38 and 998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.78, 2,020.38 and 998 is: 1,377.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.78 : 2,020.38 = 998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.78/2,020.38 = 998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.78x = 2,020.38 × 998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.78x = 2,016,339.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,339.24/1,463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.49

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