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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.81, 2,987.13 and 894.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.81, 2,987.13 and 894.58 is: 1,342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.81 : 2,987.13 = 894.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.81/2,987.13 = 894.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.81x = 2,987.13 × 894.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.81x = 2,672,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,217.61/1,990.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.28

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