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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.91, 2,983.25 and 602.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.91, 2,983.25 and 602.22 is: 903.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.91 : 2,983.25 = 602.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.91/2,983.25 = 602.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.91x = 2,983.25 × 602.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.91x = 1,796,569.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,569.80/1,988.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.29

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