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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.93, 2,981.91 and 527.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.93, 2,981.91 and 527.06 is: 790.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.93 : 2,981.91 = 527.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.93/2,981.91 = 527.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.93x = 2,981.91 × 527.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.93x = 1,571,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,654.92/1,987.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.60

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