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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.66, 1,483.27 and 868.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.66, 1,483.27 and 868.16 is: 1,301.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.66 : 1,483.27 = 868.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.66/1,483.27 = 868.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.66x = 1,483.27 × 868.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.66x = 1,287,706.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,706.10/989.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.17

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