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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.01, 1,471.06 and 985.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.01, 1,471.06 and 985.67 is: 1,466.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.01 : 1,471.06 = 985.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.01/1,471.06 = 985.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.01x = 1,471.06 × 985.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.01x = 1,449,979.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,979.10/989.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.09

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