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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.08, 2,985.44 and 673.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.08, 2,985.44 and 673.91 is: 1,010.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.08 : 2,985.44 = 673.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.08/2,985.44 = 673.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.08x = 2,985.44 × 673.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.08x = 2,011,917.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,917.87/1,990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.97

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