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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.54, 1,492.88 and 846.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.54, 1,492.88 and 846.17 is: 1,265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.54 : 1,492.88 = 846.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.54/1,492.88 = 846.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.54x = 1,492.88 × 846.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.54x = 1,263,218.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,218.57/998.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.07

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