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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.95, 2,990.25 and 760.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.95, 2,990.25 and 760.73 is: 1,140.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.95 : 2,990.25 = 760.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.95/2,990.25 = 760.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.95x = 2,990.25 × 760.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.95x = 2,274,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,757.93/1,993.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.83

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