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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.68, 2,989.16 and 531.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.68, 2,989.16 and 531.80 is: 797.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.68 : 2,989.16 = 531.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.68/2,989.16 = 531.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.68x = 2,989.16 × 531.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.68x = 1,589,635.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,635.29/1,992.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.74

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