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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.49, 2,965.88 and 516.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.49, 2,965.88 and 516.55 is: 774.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.49 : 2,965.88 = 516.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.49/2,965.88 = 516.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.49x = 2,965.88 × 516.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.49x = 1,532,025.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,025.31/1,977.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.73

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