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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.74, 1,488.88 and 982.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.74, 1,488.88 and 982.95 is: 1,465.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.74 : 1,488.88 = 982.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.74/1,488.88 = 982.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.74x = 1,488.88 × 982.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.74x = 1,463,494.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,494.60/998.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.34

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