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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.28, 2,757.55 and 1,114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.28, 2,757.55 and 1,114.04 is: 1,537.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.28 : 2,757.55 = 1,114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.28/2,757.55 = 1,114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.28x = 2,757.55 × 1,114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.28x = 3,072,021.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,021.00/1,998.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.33

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