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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.75, 2,748.67 and 1,205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.75, 2,748.67 and 1,205.34 is: 1,663.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.75 : 2,748.67 = 1,205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.75/2,748.67 = 1,205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.75x = 2,748.67 × 1,205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.75x = 3,313,081.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,081.90/1,991.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.40

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