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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.40, 1,484.10 and 982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.40, 1,484.10 and 982.20 is: 1,473.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.40 : 1,484.10 = 982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.40/1,484.10 = 982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.40x = 1,484.10 × 982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.40x = 1,457,683.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,683.02/989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.30

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