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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.44, 2,984.17 and 690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.44, 2,984.17 and 690 is: 1,035.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.44 : 2,984.17 = 690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.44/2,984.17 = 690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.44x = 2,984.17 × 690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.44x = 2,059,075.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,075.58/1,989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.00

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