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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.80, 2,748.93 and 1,205.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.80, 2,748.93 and 1,205.83 is: 1,664.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.80 : 2,748.93 = 1,205.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.80/2,748.93 = 1,205.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.80x = 2,748.93 × 1,205.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.80x = 3,314,742.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,742.26/1,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.19

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