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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.66, 2,984.26 and 528.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.66, 2,984.26 and 528.92 is: 793.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.66 : 2,984.26 = 528.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.66/2,984.26 = 528.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.66x = 2,984.26 × 528.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.66x = 1,578,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,434.80/1,989.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.32

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