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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,980, 2,732.40 and 1,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,980, 2,732.40 and 1,152 is: 1,589.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,980 : 2,732.40 = 1,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,980/2,732.40 = 1,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,980x = 2,732.40 × 1,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,980x = 3,147,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,724.80/1,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.76

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