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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.87, 1,490.67 and 889.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.87, 1,490.67 and 889.52 is: 1,327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.87 : 1,490.67 = 889.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.87/1,490.67 = 889.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.87x = 1,490.67 × 889.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.87x = 1,325,973.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,973.33/998.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.48

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