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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.62, 1,977.48 and 988.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.62, 1,977.48 and 988.76 is: 1,365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.62 : 1,977.48 = 988.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.62/1,977.48 = 988.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.62x = 1,977.48 × 988.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.62x = 1,955,253.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,253.12/1,431.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.76

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