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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.01, 1,943.80 and 989.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.01, 1,943.80 and 989.08 is: 1,363.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.01 : 1,943.80 = 989.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.01/1,943.80 = 989.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.01x = 1,943.80 × 989.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.01x = 1,922,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,573.70/1,410.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.52

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