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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.91, 2,344.37 and 989.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.91, 2,344.37 and 989.43 is: 1,484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.91 : 2,344.37 = 989.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.91/2,344.37 = 989.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.91x = 2,344.37 × 989.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.91x = 2,319,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,585.06/1,562.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.15

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