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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.44, 2,982.78 and 527.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.44, 2,982.78 and 527.56 is: 791.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.44 : 2,982.78 = 527.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.44/2,982.78 = 527.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.44x = 2,982.78 × 527.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.44x = 1,573,587.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,587.96/1,988.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.37

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