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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.76, 2,745.55 and 1,150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.76, 2,745.55 and 1,150.58 is: 1,587.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.76 : 2,745.55 = 1,150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.76/2,745.55 = 1,150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.76x = 2,745.55 × 1,150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.76x = 3,158,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,955.44/1,989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.61

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