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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.36, 2,097.68 and 989.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.36, 2,097.68 and 989.72 is: 1,479.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.36 : 2,097.68 = 989.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.36/2,097.68 = 989.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.36x = 2,097.68 × 989.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.36x = 2,076,115.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,115.85/1,403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.39

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