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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.71, 2,579.31 and 989.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.71, 2,579.31 and 989.07 is: 1,481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.71 : 2,579.31 = 989.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.71/2,579.31 = 989.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.71x = 2,579.31 × 989.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.71x = 2,551,118.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,118.14/1,721.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.74

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