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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.48, 2,748.96 and 1,152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.48, 2,748.96 and 1,152.56 is: 1,590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.48 : 2,748.96 = 1,152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.48/2,748.96 = 1,152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.48x = 2,748.96 × 1,152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.48x = 3,168,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,338.36/1,991.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.95

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