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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.63, 2,745.11 and 1,292.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.63, 2,745.11 and 1,292.03 is: 1,783.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.63 : 2,745.11 = 1,292.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.63/2,745.11 = 1,292.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.63x = 2,745.11 × 1,292.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.63x = 3,546,753.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,753.98/1,988.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.52

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