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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.38, 2,981.07 and 526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.38, 2,981.07 and 526.68 is: 790.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.38 : 2,981.07 = 526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.38/2,981.07 = 526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.38x = 2,981.07 × 526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.38x = 1,570,069.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,069.95/1,987.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.02

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