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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.28, 4,785.82 and 998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.28, 4,785.82 and 998.60 is: 1,498.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.28 : 4,785.82 = 998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.28/4,785.82 = 998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.28x = 4,785.82 × 998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.28x = 4,779,119.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,119.85/3,190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.03

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