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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.46, 2,330.25 and 989.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.46, 2,330.25 and 989.82 is: 1,366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.46 : 2,330.25 = 989.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.46/2,330.25 = 989.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.46x = 2,330.25 × 989.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.46x = 2,306,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,528.06/1,688.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.05

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