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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.64, 2,246.36 and 998.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.64, 2,246.36 and 998.04 is: 1,377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.64 : 2,246.36 = 998.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.64/2,246.36 = 998.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.64x = 2,246.36 × 998.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.64x = 2,241,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,952.14/1,627.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.43

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