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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.92, 2,985.84 and 820.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.92, 2,985.84 and 820.79 is: 1,231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.92 : 2,985.84 = 820.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.92/2,985.84 = 820.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.92x = 2,985.84 × 820.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.92x = 2,450,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,747.61/1,989.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.58

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