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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.34, 1,482.57 and 910.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.34, 1,482.57 and 910.86 is: 1,364.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.34 : 1,482.57 = 910.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.34/1,482.57 = 910.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.34x = 1,482.57 × 910.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.34x = 1,350,413.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,413.71/989.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.96

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