Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.26, 1,482.08 and 411
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 988.26, 1,482.08 and 411 is: 616.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
988.26 : 1,482.08 = 411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
988.26/1,482.08 = 411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
988.26x = 1,482.08 × 411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
988.26x = 609,134.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 609,134.88/988.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616.37
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