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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.06, 1,374.78 and 840.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.06, 1,374.78 and 840.52 is: 1,157.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.06 : 1,374.78 = 840.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.06/1,374.78 = 840.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.06x = 1,374.78 × 840.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.06x = 1,155,530.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,530.09/998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.78

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