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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.79, 2,987.91 and 759.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.79, 2,987.91 and 759.47 is: 1,139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.79 : 2,987.91 = 759.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.79/2,987.91 = 759.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.79x = 2,987.91 × 759.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.79x = 2,269,213.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,213.07/1,991.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.28

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