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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.88, 2,982.99 and 528.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.88, 2,982.99 and 528.06 is: 792.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.88 : 2,982.99 = 528.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.88/2,982.99 = 528.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.88x = 2,982.99 × 528.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.88x = 1,575,197.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,197.70/1,988.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.00

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