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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.05, 2,979.87 and 754.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.05, 2,979.87 and 754.80 is: 1,131.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.05 : 2,979.87 = 754.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.05/2,979.87 = 754.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.05x = 2,979.87 × 754.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.05x = 2,249,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,205.88/1,987.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.93

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