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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.28, 2,232.36 and 989.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.28, 2,232.36 and 989.11 is: 1,364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.28 : 2,232.36 = 989.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.28/2,232.36 = 989.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.28x = 2,232.36 × 989.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.28x = 2,208,052.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,052.39/1,618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.45

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