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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.90, 2,975.02 and 750.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.90, 2,975.02 and 750.67 is: 1,126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.90 : 2,975.02 = 750.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.90/2,975.02 = 750.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.90x = 2,975.02 × 750.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.90x = 2,233,248.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,248.95/1,982.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.25

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