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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.10, 2,985.23 and 673.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.10, 2,985.23 and 673.88 is: 1,010.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.10 : 2,985.23 = 673.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.10/2,985.23 = 673.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.10x = 2,985.23 × 673.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.10x = 2,011,668.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,668.50/1,990.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.84

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