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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.16, 1,374.52 and 857.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.16, 1,374.52 and 857.20 is: 1,180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.16 : 1,374.52 = 857.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.16/1,374.52 = 857.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.16x = 1,374.52 × 857.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.16x = 1,178,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,238.54/998.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.41

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