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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,785.83, 2,464.43 and 989.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,785.83, 2,464.43 and 989.21 is: 1,365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,785.83 : 2,464.43 = 989.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,785.83/2,464.43 = 989.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,785.83x = 2,464.43 × 989.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,785.83x = 2,437,838.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,838.80/1,785.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.10

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