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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.56, 2,985.48 and 757.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.56, 2,985.48 and 757.68 is: 1,136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.56 : 2,985.48 = 757.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.56/2,985.48 = 757.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.56x = 2,985.48 × 757.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.56x = 2,262,038.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,038.49/1,990.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.38

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