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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.87, 2,986.98 and 758.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.87, 2,986.98 and 758.63 is: 1,138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.87 : 2,986.98 = 758.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.87/2,986.98 = 758.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.87x = 2,986.98 × 758.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.87x = 2,266,012.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,012.64/1,990.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.20

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