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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.89, 2,974.38 and 750.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.89, 2,974.38 and 750.88 is: 1,126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.89 : 2,974.38 = 750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.89/2,974.38 = 750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.89x = 2,974.38 × 750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.89x = 2,233,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,403.36/1,982.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.34

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