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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.62, 1,497.12 and 783.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.62, 1,497.12 and 783.16 is: 1,174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.62 : 1,497.12 = 783.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.62/1,497.12 = 783.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.62x = 1,497.12 × 783.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.62x = 1,172,484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,484.50/998.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.10

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