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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.91, 1,723.80 and 991.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.91, 1,723.80 and 991.53 is: 1,483.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.91 : 1,723.80 = 991.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.91/1,723.80 = 991.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.91x = 1,723.80 × 991.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.91x = 1,709,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,190.80/1,151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.79

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