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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.51, 2,983.82 and 756.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.51, 2,983.82 and 756.48 is: 1,134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.51 : 2,983.82 = 756.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.51/2,983.82 = 756.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.51x = 2,983.82 × 756.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.51x = 2,257,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,196.37/1,989.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.55

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