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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.46, 1,485.41 and 906.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.46, 1,485.41 and 906.84 is: 1,361.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.46 : 1,485.41 = 906.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.46/1,485.41 = 906.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.46x = 1,485.41 × 906.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.46x = 1,347,024.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,024.67/989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.37

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