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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.32, 2,986.98 and 530.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.32, 2,986.98 and 530.58 is: 795.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.32 : 2,986.98 = 530.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.32/2,986.98 = 530.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.32x = 2,986.98 × 530.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.32x = 1,584,841.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,841.06/1,991.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.88

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