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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.80, 2,966.80 and 516.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.80, 2,966.80 and 516.96 is: 775.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.80 : 2,966.80 = 516.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.80/2,966.80 = 516.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.80x = 2,966.80 × 516.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.80x = 1,533,716.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,716.93/1,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.47

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