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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.52, 2,729.20 and 998.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.52, 2,729.20 and 998.16 is: 1,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.52 : 2,729.20 = 998.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.52/2,729.20 = 998.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.52x = 2,729.20 × 998.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.52x = 2,724,178.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,178.27/1,819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.20

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