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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.83, 1,755.91 and 988.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.83, 1,755.91 and 988.36 is: 1,480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.83 : 1,755.91 = 988.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.83/1,755.91 = 988.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.83x = 1,755.91 × 988.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.83x = 1,735,471.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,471.21/1,171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.99

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