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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.47, 2,985.89 and 529.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.47, 2,985.89 and 529.64 is: 794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.47 : 2,985.89 = 529.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.47/2,985.89 = 529.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.47x = 2,985.89 × 529.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.47x = 1,581,429.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,429.20/1,990.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.50

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