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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.40, 2,986.76 and 530.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.40, 2,986.76 and 530.56 is: 795.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.40 : 2,986.76 = 530.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.40/2,986.76 = 530.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.40x = 2,986.76 × 530.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.40x = 1,584,652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,652.73/1,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.75

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