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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.56, 2,983.08 and 527.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.56, 2,983.08 and 527.74 is: 791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.56 : 2,983.08 = 527.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.56/2,983.08 = 527.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.56x = 2,983.08 × 527.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.56x = 1,574,290.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,290.64/1,988.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.67

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