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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.46, 2,987.18 and 510.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.46, 2,987.18 and 510.68 is: 766.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.46 : 2,987.18 = 510.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.46/2,987.18 = 510.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.46x = 2,987.18 × 510.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.46x = 1,525,482.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,482.84/1,991.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.01

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