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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.08, 2,080.54 and 997.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.08, 2,080.54 and 997.91 is: 1,494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.08 : 2,080.54 = 997.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.08/2,080.54 = 997.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.08x = 2,080.54 × 997.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.08x = 2,076,180.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,180.13/1,389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.64

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