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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.36, 1,793.52 and 989.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.36, 1,793.52 and 989.04 is: 1,365.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.36 : 1,793.52 = 989.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.36/1,793.52 = 989.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.36x = 1,793.52 × 989.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.36x = 1,773,863.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,863.02/1,299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.18

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