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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.87, 2,974.34 and 522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.87, 2,974.34 and 522.04 is: 783.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.87 : 2,974.34 = 522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.87/2,974.34 = 522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.87x = 2,974.34 × 522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.87x = 1,552,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,714.41/1,982.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.06

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