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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.24, 2,984.88 and 757.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.24, 2,984.88 and 757.60 is: 1,136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.24 : 2,984.88 = 757.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.24/2,984.88 = 757.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.24x = 2,984.88 × 757.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.24x = 2,261,345.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,345.09/1,990.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.22

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