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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.97, 2,744.78 and 1,203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.97, 2,744.78 and 1,203.01 is: 1,660.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.97 : 2,744.78 = 1,203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.97/2,744.78 = 1,203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.97x = 2,744.78 × 1,203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.97x = 3,301,997.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,997.79/1,988.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.15

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