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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.19, 2,722.99 and 1,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.19, 2,722.99 and 1,089 is: 1,502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.19 : 2,722.99 = 1,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.19/2,722.99 = 1,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.19x = 2,722.99 × 1,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.19x = 2,965,330.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,330.67/1,973.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.81

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