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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.71, 2,981.92 and 755.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.71, 2,981.92 and 755.33 is: 1,132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.71 : 2,981.92 = 755.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.71/2,981.92 = 755.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.71x = 2,981.92 × 755.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.71x = 2,252,333.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,333.63/1,988.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.56

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