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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.51, 2,992.07 and 607.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.51, 2,992.07 and 607.79 is: 911.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.51 : 2,992.07 = 607.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.51/2,992.07 = 607.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.51x = 2,992.07 × 607.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.51x = 1,818,559.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,559.22/1,994.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.78

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