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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.90, 2,984.49 and 757.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.90, 2,984.49 and 757.04 is: 1,135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.90 : 2,984.49 = 757.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.90/2,984.49 = 757.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.90x = 2,984.49 × 757.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.90x = 2,259,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,363.39/1,989.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.42

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