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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.73, 2,985.54 and 675.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.73, 2,985.54 and 675.05 is: 1,011.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.73 : 2,985.54 = 675.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.73/2,985.54 = 675.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.73x = 2,985.54 × 675.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.73x = 2,015,388.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,388.78/1,991.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.88

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