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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.59, 2,996.41 and 764.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.59, 2,996.41 and 764.87 is: 1,147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.59 : 2,996.41 = 764.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.59/2,996.41 = 764.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.59x = 2,996.41 × 764.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.59x = 2,291,864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,864.12/1,997.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.31

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