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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.76, 2,744.66 and 1,104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.76, 2,744.66 and 1,104.73 is: 1,524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.76 : 2,744.66 = 1,104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.76/2,744.66 = 1,104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.76x = 2,744.66 × 1,104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.76x = 3,032,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,102.72/1,988.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.62

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