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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.92, 2,980.80 and 601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.92, 2,980.80 and 601.04 is: 901.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.92 : 2,980.80 = 601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.92/2,980.80 = 601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.92x = 2,980.80 × 601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.92x = 1,791,580.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,580.03/1,987.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.23

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