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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.68, 2,984.24 and 528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.68, 2,984.24 and 528.96 is: 793.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.68 : 2,984.24 = 528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.68/2,984.24 = 528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.68x = 2,984.24 × 528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.68x = 1,578,543.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,543.59/1,989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.37

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