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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.48, 2,748.26 and 1,152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.48, 2,748.26 and 1,152.19 is: 1,590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.48 : 2,748.26 = 1,152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.48/2,748.26 = 1,152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.48x = 2,748.26 × 1,152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.48x = 3,166,517.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,517.69/1,991.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.03

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