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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.52, 1,483.36 and 907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.52, 1,483.36 and 907.50 is: 1,360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.52 : 1,483.36 = 907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.52/1,483.36 = 907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.52x = 1,483.36 × 907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.52x = 1,346,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,157.60/989.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.42

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