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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.94, 2,984.91 and 603.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.94, 2,984.91 and 603.28 is: 904.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.94 : 2,984.91 = 603.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.94/2,984.91 = 603.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.94x = 2,984.91 × 603.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.94x = 1,800,736.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,736.50/1,989.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.92

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