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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.44, 2,981.62 and 755.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.44, 2,981.62 and 755.48 is: 1,132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.44 : 2,981.62 = 755.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.44/2,981.62 = 755.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.44x = 2,981.62 × 755.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.44x = 2,252,554.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,554.28/1,988.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.82

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