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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.74, 2,985.39 and 674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.74, 2,985.39 and 674.28 is: 1,011.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.74 : 2,985.39 = 674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.74/2,985.39 = 674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.74x = 2,985.39 × 674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.74x = 2,012,988.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,988.77/1,990.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.18

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