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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.57, 2,987.12 and 530.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.57, 2,987.12 and 530.84 is: 796.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.57 : 2,987.12 = 530.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.57/2,987.12 = 530.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.57x = 2,987.12 × 530.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.57x = 1,585,665.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,665.19/1,991.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.19

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