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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.13, 2,980.74 and 755.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.13, 2,980.74 and 755.12 is: 1,132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.13 : 2,980.74 = 755.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.13/2,980.74 = 755.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.13x = 2,980.74 × 755.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.13x = 2,250,816.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,816.39/1,987.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.70

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