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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.76, 2,983.70 and 690.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.76, 2,983.70 and 690.36 is: 1,035.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.76 : 2,983.70 = 690.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.76/2,983.70 = 690.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.76x = 2,983.70 × 690.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.76x = 2,059,827.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,827.13/1,988.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.73

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