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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.44, 2,747.55 and 1,205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.44, 2,747.55 and 1,205.47 is: 1,663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.44 : 2,747.55 = 1,205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.44/2,747.55 = 1,205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.44x = 2,747.55 × 1,205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.44x = 3,312,089.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,089.10/1,991.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.16

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