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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.39, 2,748.06 and 1,151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.39, 2,748.06 and 1,151.55 is: 1,589.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.39 : 2,748.06 = 1,151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.39/2,748.06 = 1,151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.39x = 2,748.06 × 1,151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.39x = 3,164,528.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,528.49/1,991.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.11

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