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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988, 2,982.20 and 527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988, 2,982.20 and 527.16 is: 790.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988 : 2,982.20 = 527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988/2,982.20 = 527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988x = 2,982.20 × 527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988x = 1,572,096.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,096.55/1,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.79

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