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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.46, 2,996.29 and 764.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.46, 2,996.29 and 764.98 is: 1,147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.46 : 2,996.29 = 764.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.46/2,996.29 = 764.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.46x = 2,996.29 × 764.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.46x = 2,292,095.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,095.39/1,997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.51

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