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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.37, 2,996.03 and 516.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.37, 2,996.03 and 516.59 is: 774.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.37 : 2,996.03 = 516.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.37/2,996.03 = 516.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.37x = 2,996.03 × 516.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.37x = 1,547,705.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,705.45/1,997.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.87

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