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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.28, 2,985.84 and 603.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.28, 2,985.84 and 603.77 is: 905.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.28 : 2,985.84 = 603.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.28/2,985.84 = 603.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.28x = 2,985.84 × 603.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.28x = 1,802,745.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,745.69/1,990.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.77

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