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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.70, 2,983.14 and 1,016.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.70, 2,983.14 and 1,016.70 is: 1,525.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.70 : 2,983.14 = 1,016.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.70/2,983.14 = 1,016.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.70x = 2,983.14 × 1,016.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.70x = 3,032,958.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,958.44/1,988.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.10

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