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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.61, 1,361.03 and 811.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.61, 1,361.03 and 811.23 is: 1,115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.61 : 1,361.03 = 811.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.61/1,361.03 = 811.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.61x = 1,361.03 × 811.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.61x = 1,104,108.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,108.37/989.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.70

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