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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.35, 2,984.52 and 603.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.35, 2,984.52 and 603.30 is: 904.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.35 : 2,984.52 = 603.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.35/2,984.52 = 603.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.35x = 2,984.52 × 603.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.35x = 1,800,560.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,560.92/1,990.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.65

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