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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.35, 2,749.66 and 1,153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.35, 2,749.66 and 1,153.04 is: 1,591.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.35 : 2,749.66 = 1,153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.35/2,749.66 = 1,153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.35x = 2,749.66 × 1,153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.35x = 3,170,467.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,467.97/1,992.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.32

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