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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.54, 2,973.69 and 521.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.54, 2,973.69 and 521.66 is: 782.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.54 : 2,973.69 = 521.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.54/2,973.69 = 521.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.54x = 2,973.69 × 521.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.54x = 1,551,255.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,255.13/1,982.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.46

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