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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,980.12, 2,969.97 and 519.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,980.12, 2,969.97 and 519.08 is: 778.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,980.12 : 2,969.97 = 519.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,980.12/2,969.97 = 519.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,980.12x = 2,969.97 × 519.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,980.12x = 1,541,652.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,652.03/1,980.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.56

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