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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.40, 1,497.92 and 674.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.40, 1,497.92 and 674.56 is: 1,012.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.40 : 1,497.92 = 674.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.40/1,497.92 = 674.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.40x = 1,497.92 × 674.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.40x = 1,010,436.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,436.92/998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.06

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