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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.14, 2,293.64 and 998.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.14, 2,293.64 and 998.84 is: 1,378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.14 : 2,293.64 = 998.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.14/2,293.64 = 998.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.14x = 2,293.64 × 998.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.14x = 2,290,979.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,979.38/1,662.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.33

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