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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.84, 2,026.32 and 989.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.84, 2,026.32 and 989.88 is: 1,484.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.84 : 2,026.32 = 989.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.84/2,026.32 = 989.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.84x = 2,026.32 × 989.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.84x = 2,005,813.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,813.64/1,350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.86

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