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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.68, 2,978.88 and 754.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.68, 2,978.88 and 754.44 is: 1,130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.68 : 2,978.88 = 754.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.68/2,978.88 = 754.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.68x = 2,978.88 × 754.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.68x = 2,247,386.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,386.23/1,987.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.66

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