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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.35, 2,055.63 and 992.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.35, 2,055.63 and 992.01 is: 1,369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.35 : 2,055.63 = 992.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.35/2,055.63 = 992.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.35x = 2,055.63 × 992.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.35x = 2,039,205.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,205.52/1,489.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.19

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