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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.93, 2,985.39 and 603.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.93, 2,985.39 and 603.27 is: 905.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.93 : 2,985.39 = 603.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.93/2,985.39 = 603.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.93x = 2,985.39 × 603.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.93x = 1,800,996.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,996.23/1,989.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.06

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