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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.92, 2,978.98 and 525.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.92, 2,978.98 and 525.03 is: 787.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.92 : 2,978.98 = 525.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.92/2,978.98 = 525.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.92x = 2,978.98 × 525.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.92x = 1,564,045.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,045.11/1,985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.57

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