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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.23, 2,986.43 and 836.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.23, 2,986.43 and 836.79 is: 1,255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.23 : 2,986.43 = 836.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.23/2,986.43 = 836.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.23x = 2,986.43 × 836.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.23x = 2,499,010.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,010.58/1,990.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.64

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