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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.54, 2,050.29 and 989.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.54, 2,050.29 and 989.28 is: 1,366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.54 : 2,050.29 = 989.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.54/2,050.29 = 989.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.54x = 2,050.29 × 989.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.54x = 2,028,318.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,318.58/1,484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.29

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