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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.30, 2,356.10 and 998.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.30, 2,356.10 and 998.98 is: 1,378.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.30 : 2,356.10 = 998.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.30/2,356.10 = 998.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.30x = 2,356.10 × 998.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.30x = 2,353,704.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,704.30/1,707.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.61

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