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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.49, 2,280.87 and 989.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.49, 2,280.87 and 989.86 is: 1,366.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.49 : 2,280.87 = 989.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.49/2,280.87 = 989.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.49x = 2,280.87 × 989.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.49x = 2,257,741.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,741.98/1,652.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.27

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