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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.40, 1,484.12 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.40, 1,484.12 and 340.12 is: 510.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.40 : 1,484.12 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.40/1,484.12 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.40x = 1,484.12 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.40x = 504,778.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,778.89/989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.19

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