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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.85, 1,944.91 and 989.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.85, 1,944.91 and 989.94 is: 1,364.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.85 : 1,944.91 = 989.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.85/1,944.91 = 989.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.85x = 1,944.91 × 989.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.85x = 1,925,344.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,344.21/1,410.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.67

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