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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.88, 2,986.31 and 821.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.88, 2,986.31 and 821.54 is: 1,232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.88 : 2,986.31 = 821.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.88/2,986.31 = 821.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.88x = 2,986.31 × 821.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.88x = 2,453,358.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,358.19/1,990.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.30

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