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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.44, 2,280.39 and 989.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.44, 2,280.39 and 989.32 is: 1,365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.44 : 2,280.39 = 989.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.44/2,280.39 = 989.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.44x = 2,280.39 × 989.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.44x = 2,256,035.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,035.43/1,652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.28

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