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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.96, 2,966.96 and 517.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.96, 2,966.96 and 517.13 is: 775.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.96 : 2,966.96 = 517.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.96/2,966.96 = 517.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.96x = 2,966.96 × 517.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.96x = 1,534,304.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,304.02/1,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.70

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