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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.06, 2,292.19 and 989.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.06, 2,292.19 and 989.30 is: 1,365.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.06 : 2,292.19 = 989.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.06/2,292.19 = 989.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.06x = 2,292.19 × 989.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.06x = 2,267,663.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,663.57/1,661.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.19

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