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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.52, 2,981.07 and 526.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.52, 2,981.07 and 526.82 is: 790.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.52 : 2,981.07 = 526.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.52/2,981.07 = 526.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.52x = 2,981.07 × 526.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.52x = 1,570,472.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,472.39/1,987.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.17

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