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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.80, 2,983.74 and 602.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.80, 2,983.74 and 602.08 is: 903.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.80 : 2,983.74 = 602.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.80/2,983.74 = 602.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.80x = 2,983.74 × 602.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.80x = 1,796,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,450.18/1,988.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.28

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