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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.53, 2,984.23 and 894.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.53, 2,984.23 and 894.12 is: 1,340.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.53 : 2,984.23 = 894.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.53/2,984.23 = 894.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.53x = 2,984.23 × 894.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.53x = 2,668,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,259.73/1,990.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.48

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