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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.66, 2,987.39 and 530.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.66, 2,987.39 and 530.81 is: 796.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.66 : 2,987.39 = 530.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.66/2,987.39 = 530.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.66x = 2,987.39 × 530.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.66x = 1,585,733.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,733.83/1,991.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.19

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