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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.72, 1,474.12 and 937.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.72, 1,474.12 and 937.68 is: 1,396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.72 : 1,474.12 = 937.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.72/1,474.12 = 937.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.72x = 1,474.12 × 937.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.72x = 1,382,251.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,251.12/989.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.61

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