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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.04, 2,983.52 and 621.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.04, 2,983.52 and 621.04 is: 931.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.04 : 2,983.52 = 621.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.04/2,983.52 = 621.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.04x = 2,983.52 × 621.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.04x = 1,852,885.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,885.26/1,989.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.55

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