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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.73, 2,745.05 and 1,150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.73, 2,745.05 and 1,150.28 is: 1,586.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.73 : 2,745.05 = 1,150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.73/2,745.05 = 1,150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.73x = 2,745.05 × 1,150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.73x = 3,157,577.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,577.39/1,989.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.93

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