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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.43, 1,362.03 and 901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.43, 1,362.03 and 901.26 is: 1,240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.43 : 1,362.03 = 901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.43/1,362.03 = 901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.43x = 1,362.03 × 901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.43x = 1,227,543.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,543.16/989.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.66

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