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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.51, 2,984.43 and 528.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.51, 2,984.43 and 528.66 is: 793.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.51 : 2,984.43 = 528.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.51/2,984.43 = 528.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.51x = 2,984.43 × 528.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.51x = 1,577,748.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,748.76/1,989.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.03

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