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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.01, 1,905.92 and 989.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.01, 1,905.92 and 989.35 is: 1,363.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.01 : 1,905.92 = 989.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.01/1,905.92 = 989.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.01x = 1,905.92 × 989.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.01x = 1,885,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,612.42/1,383.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.42

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