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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.40, 1,769.70 and 988.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.40, 1,769.70 and 988.02 is: 1,362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.40 : 1,769.70 = 988.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.40/1,769.70 = 988.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.40x = 1,769.70 × 988.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.40x = 1,748,498.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,498.99/1,283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.40

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