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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.83, 2,748.50 and 1,328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.83, 2,748.50 and 1,328.66 is: 1,834.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.83 : 2,748.50 = 1,328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.83/2,748.50 = 1,328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.83x = 2,748.50 × 1,328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.83x = 3,651,822.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,822.01/1,990.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.32

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