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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.22, 2,988.12 and 758.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.22, 2,988.12 and 758.64 is: 1,138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.22 : 2,988.12 = 758.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.22/2,988.12 = 758.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.22x = 2,988.12 × 758.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.22x = 2,266,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,892.42/1,991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.45

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