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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.17, 1,481.20 and 743.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.17, 1,481.20 and 743.94 is: 1,115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.17 : 1,481.20 = 743.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.17/1,481.20 = 743.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.17x = 1,481.20 × 743.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.17x = 1,101,923.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,923.93/988.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.12

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