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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.04, 2,979.22 and 1,120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.04, 2,979.22 and 1,120.54 is: 1,679.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.04 : 2,979.22 = 1,120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.04/2,979.22 = 1,120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.04x = 2,979.22 × 1,120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.04x = 3,338,335.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,335.18/1,988.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.21

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