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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.41, 2,330.21 and 989.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.41, 2,330.21 and 989.78 is: 1,366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.41 : 2,330.21 = 989.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.41/2,330.21 = 989.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.41x = 2,330.21 × 989.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.41x = 2,306,395.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,395.25/1,688.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.02

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