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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.03, 2,991.11 and 533.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.03, 2,991.11 and 533.19 is: 799.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.03 : 2,991.11 = 533.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.03/2,991.11 = 533.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.03x = 2,991.11 × 533.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.03x = 1,594,829.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,829.94/1,994.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.80

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