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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.69, 2,987.55 and 605.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.69, 2,987.55 and 605.04 is: 907.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.69 : 2,987.55 = 605.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.69/2,987.55 = 605.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.69x = 2,987.55 × 605.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.69x = 1,807,587.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,587.25/1,991.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.56

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