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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.16, 2,982.54 and 690.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.16, 2,982.54 and 690.44 is: 1,034.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.16 : 2,982.54 = 690.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.16/2,982.54 = 690.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.16x = 2,982.54 × 690.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.16x = 2,059,264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,264.92/1,990.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.72

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