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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.93, 1,499.73 and 853.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.93, 1,499.73 and 853.62 is: 1,281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.93 : 1,499.73 = 853.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.93/1,499.73 = 853.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.93x = 1,499.73 × 853.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.93x = 1,280,190.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,190.70/998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.56

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