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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.45, 2,966.32 and 516.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.45, 2,966.32 and 516.58 is: 774.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.45 : 2,966.32 = 516.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.45/2,966.32 = 516.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.45x = 2,966.32 × 516.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.45x = 1,532,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,334.82/1,977.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.91

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