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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.46, 2,981.84 and 690.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.46, 2,981.84 and 690.03 is: 1,034.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.46 : 2,981.84 = 690.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.46/2,981.84 = 690.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.46x = 2,981.84 × 690.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.46x = 2,057,555.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,555.61/1,988.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.75

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