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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.58, 2,984.10 and 757.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.58, 2,984.10 and 757.16 is: 1,135.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.58 : 2,984.10 = 757.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.58/2,984.10 = 757.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.58x = 2,984.10 × 757.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.58x = 2,259,441.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,441.16/1,990.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.07

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