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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.97, 2,980.78 and 755.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.97, 2,980.78 and 755.46 is: 1,132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.97 : 2,980.78 = 755.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.97/2,980.78 = 755.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.97x = 2,980.78 × 755.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.97x = 2,251,860.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,860.06/1,987.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.74

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