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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.25, 2,987.19 and 604.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.25, 2,987.19 and 604.41 is: 906.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.25 : 2,987.19 = 604.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.25/2,987.19 = 604.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.25x = 2,987.19 × 604.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.25x = 1,805,487.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,487.51/1,991.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.71

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