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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.63, 2,986.05 and 757.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.63, 2,986.05 and 757.93 is: 1,136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.63 : 2,986.05 = 757.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.63/2,986.05 = 757.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.63x = 2,986.05 × 757.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.63x = 2,263,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,225.18/1,990.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.94

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