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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.60, 1,388.10 and 988.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.60, 1,388.10 and 988.36 is: 1,365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.60 : 1,388.10 = 988.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.60/1,388.10 = 988.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.60x = 1,388.10 × 988.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.60x = 1,371,942.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,942.52/1,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.66

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