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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.48, 2,981.22 and 526.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.48, 2,981.22 and 526.69 is: 790.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.48 : 2,981.22 = 526.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.48/2,981.22 = 526.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.48x = 2,981.22 × 526.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.48x = 1,570,178.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,178.76/1,987.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.04

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