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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.82, 2,983.80 and 602.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.82, 2,983.80 and 602.16 is: 903.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.82 : 2,983.80 = 602.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.82/2,983.80 = 602.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.82x = 2,983.80 × 602.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.82x = 1,796,725.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,725.01/1,988.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.41

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