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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.96, 2,069.76 and 988.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.96, 2,069.76 and 988.92 is: 1,482.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.96 : 2,069.76 = 988.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.96/2,069.76 = 988.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.96x = 2,069.76 × 988.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.96x = 2,046,827.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,827.06/1,380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.18

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