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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.58, 2,991.88 and 533.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.58, 2,991.88 and 533.74 is: 800.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.58 : 2,991.88 = 533.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.58/2,991.88 = 533.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.58x = 2,991.88 × 533.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.58x = 1,596,868.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,868.40/1,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.60

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