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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.65, 2,992.01 and 533.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.65, 2,992.01 and 533.79 is: 800.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.65 : 2,992.01 = 533.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.65/2,992.01 = 533.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.65x = 2,992.01 × 533.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.65x = 1,597,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,105.02/1,994.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.69

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