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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.70, 1,484.80 and 865.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.70, 1,484.80 and 865.14 is: 1,297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.70 : 1,484.80 = 865.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.70/1,484.80 = 865.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.70x = 1,484.80 × 865.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.70x = 1,284,559.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,559.87/989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.93

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