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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.23, 2,978.99 and 753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.23, 2,978.99 and 753.52 is: 1,130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.23 : 2,978.99 = 753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.23/2,978.99 = 753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.23x = 2,978.99 × 753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.23x = 2,244,728.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,728.54/1,985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.71

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