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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.89, 2,001.11 and 989.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.89, 2,001.11 and 989.62 is: 1,482.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.89 : 2,001.11 = 989.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.89/2,001.11 = 989.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.89x = 2,001.11 × 989.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.89x = 1,980,328.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,328.53/1,335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.40

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