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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.21, 2,449.71 and 989.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.21, 2,449.71 and 989.33 is: 1,365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.21 : 2,449.71 = 989.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.21/2,449.71 = 989.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.21x = 2,449.71 × 989.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.21x = 2,423,559.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,559.35/1,775.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.23

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