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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.80, 2,985.82 and 530.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.80, 2,985.82 and 530.06 is: 794.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.80 : 2,985.82 = 530.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.80/2,985.82 = 530.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.80x = 2,985.82 × 530.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.80x = 1,582,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,663.75/1,990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.99

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