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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.58, 2,969.25 and 518.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.58, 2,969.25 and 518.73 is: 778.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.58 : 2,969.25 = 518.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.58/2,969.25 = 518.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.58x = 2,969.25 × 518.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.58x = 1,540,236.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,236.88/1,979.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.06

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