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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,978.63, 2,967.95 and 517.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,978.63, 2,967.95 and 517.91 is: 776.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,978.63 : 2,967.95 = 517.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,978.63/2,967.95 = 517.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,978.63x = 2,967.95 × 517.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,978.63x = 1,537,120.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,120.98/1,978.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.86

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