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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.84, 2,987.52 and 530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.84, 2,987.52 and 530.96 is: 796.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.84 : 2,987.52 = 530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.84/2,987.52 = 530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.84x = 2,987.52 × 530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.84x = 1,586,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,253.62/1,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.38

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