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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.34, 2,985.99 and 674.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.34, 2,985.99 and 674.07 is: 1,011.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.34 : 2,985.99 = 674.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.34/2,985.99 = 674.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.34x = 2,985.99 × 674.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.34x = 2,012,762.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,762.91/1,990.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.27

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