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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.50, 2,293.77 and 998.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.50, 2,293.77 and 998.50 is: 1,378.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.50 : 2,293.77 = 998.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.50/2,293.77 = 998.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.50x = 2,293.77 × 998.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.50x = 2,290,329.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,329.35/1,661.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.47

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