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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.83, 2,985.09 and 758.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.83, 2,985.09 and 758.33 is: 1,137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.83 : 2,985.09 = 758.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.83/2,985.09 = 758.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.83x = 2,985.09 × 758.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.83x = 2,263,683.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,683.30/1,990.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.06

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