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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.67, 2,983.53 and 690.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.67, 2,983.53 and 690.13 is: 1,035.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.67 : 2,983.53 = 690.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.67/2,983.53 = 690.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.67x = 2,983.53 × 690.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.67x = 2,059,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,023.56/1,988.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.38

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