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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.19, 2,986.97 and 758.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.19, 2,986.97 and 758.26 is: 1,137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.19 : 2,986.97 = 758.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.19/2,986.97 = 758.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.19x = 2,986.97 × 758.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.19x = 2,264,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,899.87/1,991.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.46

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