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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.10, 2,977.66 and 524.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.10, 2,977.66 and 524.12 is: 786.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.10 : 2,977.66 = 524.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.10/2,977.66 = 524.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.10x = 2,977.66 × 524.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.10x = 1,560,651.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,651.16/1,985.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.18

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