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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449, 1,992.74 and 1,150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449, 1,992.74 and 1,150.76 is: 1,582.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449 : 1,992.74 = 1,150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449/1,992.74 = 1,150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449x = 1,992.74 × 1,150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449x = 2,293,165.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,165.48/1,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.58

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