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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.49, 2,981.49 and 690.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.49, 2,981.49 and 690.06 is: 1,034.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.49 : 2,981.49 = 690.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.49/2,981.49 = 690.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.49x = 2,981.49 × 690.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.49x = 2,057,406.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,406.99/1,988.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.66

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