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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.14, 2,982.21 and 755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.14, 2,982.21 and 755.26 is: 1,132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.14 : 2,982.21 = 755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.14/2,982.21 = 755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.14x = 2,982.21 × 755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.14x = 2,252,325.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,325.24/1,988.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.88

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