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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.34, 2,982.36 and 757.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.34, 2,982.36 and 757.04 is: 1,134.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.34 : 2,982.36 = 757.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.34/2,982.36 = 757.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.34x = 2,982.36 × 757.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.34x = 2,257,765.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,765.81/1,990.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.36

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