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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.44, 2,745.08 and 1,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.44, 2,745.08 and 1,150.16 is: 1,587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.44 : 2,745.08 = 1,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.44/2,745.08 = 1,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.44x = 2,745.08 × 1,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.44x = 3,157,281.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,281.21/1,989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.02

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