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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.73, 2,984.72 and 757.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.73, 2,984.72 and 757.26 is: 1,135.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.73 : 2,984.72 = 757.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.73/2,984.72 = 757.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.73x = 2,984.72 × 757.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.73x = 2,260,209.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,209.07/1,989.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.94

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