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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.49, 1,481.72 and 713.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.49, 1,481.72 and 713.90 is: 1,070.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.49 : 1,481.72 = 713.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.49/1,481.72 = 713.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.49x = 1,481.72 × 713.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.49x = 1,057,788.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,788.93/988.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.11

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