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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.20, 2,982.30 and 755.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.20, 2,982.30 and 755.32 is: 1,132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.20 : 2,982.30 = 755.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.20/2,982.30 = 755.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.20x = 2,982.30 × 755.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.20x = 2,252,583.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,583.38/1,988.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.98

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