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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.53, 2,959.13 and 998.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.53, 2,959.13 and 998.32 is: 1,498.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.53 : 2,959.13 = 998.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.53/2,959.13 = 998.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.53x = 2,959.13 × 998.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.53x = 2,954,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,158.66/1,971.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.41

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