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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.64, 1,485.90 and 885.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.64, 1,485.90 and 885.96 is: 1,330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.64 : 1,485.90 = 885.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.64/1,485.90 = 885.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.64x = 1,485.90 × 885.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.64x = 1,316,447.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,447.96/989.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.23

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