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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.55, 2,969.10 and 518.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.55, 2,969.10 and 518.82 is: 778.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.55 : 2,969.10 = 518.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.55/2,969.10 = 518.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.55x = 2,969.10 × 518.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.55x = 1,540,421.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,421.14/1,979.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.17

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