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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.32, 2,985.49 and 757.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.32, 2,985.49 and 757.45 is: 1,136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.32 : 2,985.49 = 757.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.32/2,985.49 = 757.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.32x = 2,985.49 × 757.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.32x = 2,261,359.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,359.40/1,990.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.18

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