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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.71, 2,986.11 and 603.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.71, 2,986.11 and 603.99 is: 906.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.71 : 2,986.11 = 603.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.71/2,986.11 = 603.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.71x = 2,986.11 × 603.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.71x = 1,803,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,580.58/1,990.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.00

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