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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990, 2,985 and 622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990, 2,985 and 622 is: 933

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990 : 2,985 = 622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990/2,985 = 622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990x = 2,985 × 622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990x = 1,856,670
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,670/1,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933

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