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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.93, 2,978.33 and 753.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.93, 2,978.33 and 753.01 is: 1,129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.93 : 2,978.33 = 753.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.93/2,978.33 = 753.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.93x = 2,978.33 × 753.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.93x = 2,242,712.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,712.27/1,985.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.30

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