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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.05, 2,984.22 and 758.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.05, 2,984.22 and 758.45 is: 1,137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.05 : 2,984.22 = 758.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.05/2,984.22 = 758.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.05x = 2,984.22 × 758.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.05x = 2,263,366.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,366.74/1,990.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.34

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