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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.80, 2,966.52 and 516.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.80, 2,966.52 and 516.86 is: 775.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.80 : 2,966.52 = 516.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.80/2,966.52 = 516.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.80x = 2,966.52 × 516.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.80x = 1,533,275.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,275.53/1,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.24

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