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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.71, 2,978.93 and 753.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.71, 2,978.93 and 753.33 is: 1,129.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.71 : 2,978.93 = 753.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.71/2,978.93 = 753.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.71x = 2,978.93 × 753.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.71x = 2,244,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,113.57/1,986.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.57

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