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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.32, 2,984.75 and 603.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.32, 2,984.75 and 603.25 is: 904.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.32 : 2,984.75 = 603.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.32/2,984.75 = 603.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.32x = 2,984.75 × 603.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.32x = 1,800,542.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,542.22/1,990.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.65

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