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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.72, 1,529.57 and 989.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.72, 1,529.57 and 989.48 is: 1,366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.72 : 1,529.57 = 989.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.72/1,529.57 = 989.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.72x = 1,529.57 × 989.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.72x = 1,513,478.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,478.92/1,107.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.30

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