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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.52, 2,748.59 and 1,194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.52, 2,748.59 and 1,194.88 is: 1,649.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.52 : 2,748.59 = 1,194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.52/2,748.59 = 1,194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.52x = 2,748.59 × 1,194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.52x = 3,284,229.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,229.24/1,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.11

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