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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.46, 2,001.33 and 989.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.46, 2,001.33 and 989.94 is: 1,481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.46 : 2,001.33 = 989.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.46/2,001.33 = 989.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.46x = 2,001.33 × 989.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.46x = 1,981,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,196.62/1,337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.31

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