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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.66, 2,982.86 and 601.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.66, 2,982.86 and 601.98 is: 902.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.66 : 2,982.86 = 601.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.66/2,982.86 = 601.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.66x = 2,982.86 × 601.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.66x = 1,795,622.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,622.06/1,988.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.93

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