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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.38, 1,482.60 and 807.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.38, 1,482.60 and 807.10 is: 1,209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.38 : 1,482.60 = 807.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.38/1,482.60 = 807.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.38x = 1,482.60 × 807.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.38x = 1,196,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,606.46/989.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.45

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