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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.74, 2,980.70 and 601.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.74, 2,980.70 and 601.22 is: 901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.74 : 2,980.70 = 601.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.74/2,980.70 = 601.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.74x = 2,980.70 × 601.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.74x = 1,792,063.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,063.15/1,987.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.56

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