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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.76, 2,982.16 and 601.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.76, 2,982.16 and 601.82 is: 902.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.76 : 2,982.16 = 601.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.76/2,982.16 = 601.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.76x = 2,982.16 × 601.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.76x = 1,794,723.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,723.53/1,988.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.43

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