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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.14, 2,449.70 and 989.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.14, 2,449.70 and 989.18 is: 1,365.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.14 : 2,449.70 = 989.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.14/2,449.70 = 989.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.14x = 2,449.70 × 989.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.14x = 2,423,194.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,194.25/1,775.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.07

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