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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.48, 2,987.22 and 758.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.48, 2,987.22 and 758.55 is: 1,137.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.48 : 2,987.22 = 758.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.48/2,987.22 = 758.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.48x = 2,987.22 × 758.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.48x = 2,265,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,955.73/1,991.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.83

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