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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.36, 2,267.04 and 998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.36, 2,267.04 and 998.24 is: 1,497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.36 : 2,267.04 = 998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.36/2,267.04 = 998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.36x = 2,267.04 × 998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.36x = 2,263,050.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,050.01/1,511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.36

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