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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.53, 2,984.92 and 603.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.53, 2,984.92 and 603.01 is: 904.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.53 : 2,984.92 = 603.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.53/2,984.92 = 603.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.53x = 2,984.92 × 603.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.53x = 1,799,938.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,938.83/1,989.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.71

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