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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.01, 2,986.89 and 604.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.01, 2,986.89 and 604.47 is: 906.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.01 : 2,986.89 = 604.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.01/2,986.89 = 604.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.01x = 2,986.89 × 604.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.01x = 1,805,485.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,485.40/1,991.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.82

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