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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.46, 2,757.92 and 1,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.46, 2,757.92 and 1,159.20 is: 1,599.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.46 : 2,757.92 = 1,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.46/2,757.92 = 1,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.46x = 2,757.92 × 1,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.46x = 3,196,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,980.86/1,998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.72

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