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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.75, 2,993.49 and 514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.75, 2,993.49 and 514.80 is: 772.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.75 : 2,993.49 = 514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.75/2,993.49 = 514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.75x = 2,993.49 × 514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.75x = 1,541,048.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,048.65/1,995.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.17

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