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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.59, 2,747.96 and 1,205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.59, 2,747.96 and 1,205.62 is: 1,663.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.59 : 2,747.96 = 1,205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.59/2,747.96 = 1,205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.59x = 2,747.96 × 1,205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.59x = 3,312,995.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,995.54/1,991.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.49

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