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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.08, 2,977.50 and 524.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.08, 2,977.50 and 524.23 is: 786.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.08 : 2,977.50 = 524.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.08/2,977.50 = 524.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.08x = 2,977.50 × 524.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.08x = 1,560,894.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,894.83/1,985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.31

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