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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.48, 2,984.56 and 757.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.48, 2,984.56 and 757.48 is: 1,136.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.48 : 2,984.56 = 757.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.48/2,984.56 = 757.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.48x = 2,984.56 × 757.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.48x = 2,260,744.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,744.51/1,989.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.35

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