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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.23, 2,978.36 and 752.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.23, 2,978.36 and 752.66 is: 1,129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.23 : 2,978.36 = 752.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.23/2,978.36 = 752.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.23x = 2,978.36 × 752.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.23x = 2,241,692.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,692.44/1,985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.19

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