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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.66, 2,986.43 and 674.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.66, 2,986.43 and 674.34 is: 1,011.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.66 : 2,986.43 = 674.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.66/2,986.43 = 674.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.66x = 2,986.43 × 674.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.66x = 2,013,869.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,869.21/1,990.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.66

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