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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.30, 2,984.40 and 602.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.30, 2,984.40 and 602.54 is: 903.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.30 : 2,984.40 = 602.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.30/2,984.40 = 602.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.30x = 2,984.40 × 602.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.30x = 1,798,220.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,220.38/1,989.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.95

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