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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.42, 2,979.24 and 1,063.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.42, 2,979.24 and 1,063.66 is: 1,592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.42 : 2,979.24 = 1,063.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.42/2,979.24 = 1,063.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.42x = 2,979.24 × 1,063.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.42x = 3,168,898.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,898.42/1,990.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.08

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