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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.64, 1,664 and 989.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.64, 1,664 and 989.98 is: 1,483.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.64 : 1,664 = 989.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.64/1,664 = 989.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.64x = 1,664 × 989.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.64x = 1,647,326.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,326.72/1,110.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.22

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