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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.61, 2,982.98 and 601.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.61, 2,982.98 and 601.95 is: 902.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.61 : 2,982.98 = 601.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.61/2,982.98 = 601.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.61x = 2,982.98 × 601.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.61x = 1,795,601.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,601.80/1,988.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.94

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