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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.96, 2,747.61 and 1,151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.96, 2,747.61 and 1,151.70 is: 1,589.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.96 : 2,747.61 = 1,151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.96/2,747.61 = 1,151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.96x = 2,747.61 × 1,151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.96x = 3,164,412.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,412.13/1,990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.39

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