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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.58, 2,982.96 and 755.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.58, 2,982.96 and 755.58 is: 1,133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.58 : 2,982.96 = 755.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.58/2,982.96 = 755.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.58x = 2,982.96 × 755.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.58x = 2,253,864.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,864.92/1,988.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.40

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