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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.69, 2,005.43 and 989.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.69, 2,005.43 and 989.37 is: 1,365.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.69 : 2,005.43 = 989.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.69/2,005.43 = 989.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.69x = 2,005.43 × 989.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.69x = 1,984,107.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,107.33/1,452.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.82

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