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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.30, 2,748.33 and 1,152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.30, 2,748.33 and 1,152.51 is: 1,590.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.30 : 2,748.33 = 1,152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.30/2,748.33 = 1,152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.30x = 2,748.33 × 1,152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.30x = 3,167,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,472.05/1,991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.66

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