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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.66, 2,747.37 and 1,204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.66, 2,747.37 and 1,204.72 is: 1,662.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.66 : 2,747.37 = 1,204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.66/2,747.37 = 1,204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.66x = 2,747.37 × 1,204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.66x = 3,309,811.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,811.59/1,990.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.67

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