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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.56, 2,758.28 and 1,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.56, 2,758.28 and 1,159.28 is: 1,599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.56 : 2,758.28 = 1,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.56/2,758.28 = 1,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.56x = 2,758.28 × 1,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.56x = 3,197,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,618.84/1,998.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.96

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