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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.51, 2,746.60 and 1,151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.51, 2,746.60 and 1,151.06 is: 1,588.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.51 : 2,746.60 = 1,151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.51/2,746.60 = 1,151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.51x = 2,746.60 × 1,151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.51x = 3,161,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,501.40/1,990.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.29

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