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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.67, 1,494.77 and 753.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.67, 1,494.77 and 753.51 is: 1,127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.67 : 1,494.77 = 753.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.67/1,494.77 = 753.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.67x = 1,494.77 × 753.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.67x = 1,126,320.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,320.38/998.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.82

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