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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.25, 2,746.64 and 1,150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.25, 2,746.64 and 1,150.99 is: 1,588.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.25 : 2,746.64 = 1,150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.25/2,746.64 = 1,150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.25x = 2,746.64 × 1,150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.25x = 3,161,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,355.17/1,990.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.42

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