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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.48, 1,476 and 897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.48, 1,476 and 897.60 is: 1,340.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.48 : 1,476 = 897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.48/1,476 = 897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.48x = 1,476 × 897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.48x = 1,324,857.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,857.60/988.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.30

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