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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.89, 2,986.44 and 530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.89, 2,986.44 and 530.04 is: 795.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.89 : 2,986.44 = 530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.89/2,986.44 = 530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.89x = 2,986.44 × 530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.89x = 1,582,932.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,932.66/1,990.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.09

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