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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.76, 2,981.48 and 526.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.76, 2,981.48 and 526.91 is: 790.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.76 : 2,981.48 = 526.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.76/2,981.48 = 526.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.76x = 2,981.48 × 526.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.76x = 1,570,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,954.08/1,987.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.31

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