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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.46, 1,486.24 and 956.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.46, 1,486.24 and 956.68 is: 1,437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.46 : 1,486.24 = 956.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.46/1,486.24 = 956.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.46x = 1,486.24 × 956.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.46x = 1,421,856.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,856.08/989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.00

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