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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.52, 2,292.08 and 998.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.52, 2,292.08 and 998.22 is: 1,377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.52 : 2,292.08 = 998.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.52/2,292.08 = 998.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.52x = 2,292.08 × 998.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.52x = 2,287,995.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,995.11/1,661.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.05

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