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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.06, 1,365.19 and 926.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.06, 1,365.19 and 926.69 is: 1,279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.06 : 1,365.19 = 926.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.06/1,365.19 = 926.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.06x = 1,365.19 × 926.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.06x = 1,265,098.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,098.78/989.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.10

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