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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,980.74, 2,971.13 and 519.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,980.74, 2,971.13 and 519.91 is: 779.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,980.74 : 2,971.13 = 519.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,980.74/2,971.13 = 519.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,980.74x = 2,971.13 × 519.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,980.74x = 1,544,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,720.20/1,980.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.87

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