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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.15, 2,985.24 and 603.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.15, 2,985.24 and 603.47 is: 905.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.15 : 2,985.24 = 603.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.15/2,985.24 = 603.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.15x = 2,985.24 × 603.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.15x = 1,801,512.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,512.51/1,990.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.22

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