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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354, 2,028.12 and 989.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354, 2,028.12 and 989.44 is: 1,482.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354 : 2,028.12 = 989.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354/2,028.12 = 989.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354x = 2,028.12 × 989.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354x = 2,006,703.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,703.05/1,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.06

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