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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.85, 2,987.44 and 530.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.85, 2,987.44 and 530.66 is: 795.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.85 : 2,987.44 = 530.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.85/2,987.44 = 530.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.85x = 2,987.44 × 530.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.85x = 1,585,314.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,314.91/1,991.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.90

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