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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.72, 1,481.50 and 679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.72, 1,481.50 and 679.52 is: 1,018.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.72 : 1,481.50 = 679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.72/1,481.50 = 679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.72x = 1,481.50 × 679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.72x = 1,006,708.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,708.88/988.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.19

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