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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.15, 1,480.51 and 729.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.15, 1,480.51 and 729.05 is: 1,091.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.15 : 1,480.51 = 729.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.15/1,480.51 = 729.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.15x = 1,480.51 × 729.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.15x = 1,079,367.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,367.64/989.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.20

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