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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.08, 2,982.14 and 673.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.08, 2,982.14 and 673.32 is: 1,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.08 : 2,982.14 = 673.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.08/2,982.14 = 673.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.08x = 2,982.14 × 673.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.08x = 2,007,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,934.50/1,988.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.99

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