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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.12, 1,474.01 and 930.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.12, 1,474.01 and 930.70 is: 1,386.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.12 : 1,474.01 = 930.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.12/1,474.01 = 930.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.12x = 1,474.01 × 930.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.12x = 1,371,861.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,861.79/989.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.95

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