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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.93, 1,707.25 and 989.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.93, 1,707.25 and 989.02 is: 1,366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.93 : 1,707.25 = 989.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.93/1,707.25 = 989.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.93x = 1,707.25 × 989.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.93x = 1,688,495.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,495.86/1,235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.17

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