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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.90, 2,990.70 and 896.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.90, 2,990.70 and 896.70 is: 1,345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.90 : 2,990.70 = 896.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.90/2,990.70 = 896.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.90x = 2,990.70 × 896.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.90x = 2,681,760.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,760.69/1,992.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.66

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