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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.90, 2,744.69 and 1,202.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.90, 2,744.69 and 1,202.79 is: 1,659.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.90 : 2,744.69 = 1,202.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.90/2,744.69 = 1,202.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.90x = 2,744.69 × 1,202.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.90x = 3,301,285.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,285.69/1,988.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.86

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