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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988, 1,482 and 961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988, 1,482 and 961 is: 1,441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988 : 1,482 = 961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988/1,482 = 961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988x = 1,482 × 961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988x = 1,424,202
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,202/988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.50

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