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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.51, 2,969.46 and 518.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.51, 2,969.46 and 518.67 is: 778.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.51 : 2,969.46 = 518.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.51/2,969.46 = 518.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.51x = 2,969.46 × 518.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.51x = 1,540,169.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,169.82/1,979.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.06

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