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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.32, 1,473.76 and 852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.32, 1,473.76 and 852.24 is: 1,270.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.32 : 1,473.76 = 852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.32/1,473.76 = 852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.32x = 1,473.76 × 852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.32x = 1,255,997.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,997.22/988.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.84

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