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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431, 1,973.70 and 989.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431, 1,973.70 and 989.64 is: 1,364.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431 : 1,973.70 = 989.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431/1,973.70 = 989.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431x = 1,973.70 × 989.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431x = 1,953,252.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,252.47/1,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.96

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