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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.72, 2,747.28 and 1,106.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.72, 2,747.28 and 1,106.53 is: 1,527.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.72 : 2,747.28 = 1,106.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.72/2,747.28 = 1,106.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.72x = 2,747.28 × 1,106.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.72x = 3,039,947.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,947.74/1,990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.06

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