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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.41, 2,966.27 and 516.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.41, 2,966.27 and 516.57 is: 774.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.41 : 2,966.27 = 516.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.41/2,966.27 = 516.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.41x = 2,966.27 × 516.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.41x = 1,532,283.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,283.51/1,977.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.90

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