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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.05, 2,986.34 and 530.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.05, 2,986.34 and 530.31 is: 795.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.05 : 2,986.34 = 530.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.05/2,986.34 = 530.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.05x = 2,986.34 × 530.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.05x = 1,583,694.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,694.51/1,991.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.41

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