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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.60, 1,482.80 and 826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.60, 1,482.80 and 826.40 is: 1,238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.60 : 1,482.80 = 826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.60/1,482.80 = 826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.60x = 1,482.80 × 826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.60x = 1,225,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,385.92/989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.26

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