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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.40, 1,882.26 and 989.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.40, 1,882.26 and 989.99 is: 1,366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.40 : 1,882.26 = 989.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.40/1,882.26 = 989.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.40x = 1,882.26 × 989.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.40x = 1,863,418.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,418.58/1,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.74

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