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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984.38, 2,976.59 and 523.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,984.38, 2,976.59 and 523.55 is: 785.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,984.38 : 2,976.59 = 523.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,984.38/2,976.59 = 523.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,984.38x = 2,976.59 × 523.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,984.38x = 1,558,376.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,376.19/1,984.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.32

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