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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.50, 2,984.72 and 756.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.50, 2,984.72 and 756.96 is: 1,135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.50 : 2,984.72 = 756.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.50/2,984.72 = 756.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.50x = 2,984.72 × 756.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.50x = 2,259,313.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,313.65/1,990.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.05

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