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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.76, 2,996.26 and 764.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.76, 2,996.26 and 764.89 is: 1,147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.76 : 2,996.26 = 764.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.76/2,996.26 = 764.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.76x = 2,996.26 × 764.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.76x = 2,291,799.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,799.91/1,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.18

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