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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.69, 1,495.99 and 814.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.69, 1,495.99 and 814.25 is: 1,219.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.69 : 1,495.99 = 814.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.69/1,495.99 = 814.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.69x = 1,495.99 × 814.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.69x = 1,218,109.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,109.86/998.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.71

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