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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.21, 1,483.53 and 905.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.21, 1,483.53 and 905.59 is: 1,359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.21 : 1,483.53 = 905.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.21/1,483.53 = 905.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.21x = 1,483.53 × 905.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.21x = 1,343,469.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,469.93/988.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.50

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