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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.09, 1,744.61 and 989.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.09, 1,744.61 and 989.35 is: 1,483.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.09 : 1,744.61 = 989.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.09/1,744.61 = 989.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.09x = 1,744.61 × 989.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.09x = 1,726,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,020.60/1,163.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.99

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