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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.94, 2,747.81 and 1,151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.94, 2,747.81 and 1,151.65 is: 1,589.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.94 : 2,747.81 = 1,151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.94/2,747.81 = 1,151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.94x = 2,747.81 × 1,151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.94x = 3,164,495.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,495.89/1,990.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.45

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