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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.55, 2,979.60 and 754.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.55, 2,979.60 and 754.64 is: 1,131.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.55 : 2,979.60 = 754.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.55/2,979.60 = 754.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.55x = 2,979.60 × 754.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.55x = 2,248,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,525.34/1,987.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.31

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