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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.99, 2,982.48 and 754.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.99, 2,982.48 and 754.72 is: 1,132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.99 : 2,982.48 = 754.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.99/2,982.48 = 754.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.99x = 2,982.48 × 754.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.99x = 2,250,951.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,951.20/1,987.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.28

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