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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.71, 1,481.69 and 959.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.71, 1,481.69 and 959.14 is: 1,437.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.71 : 1,481.69 = 959.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.71/1,481.69 = 959.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.71x = 1,481.69 × 959.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.71x = 1,421,152.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,152.40/988.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.39

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