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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.91, 2,996.88 and 765.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.91, 2,996.88 and 765.39 is: 1,148.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.91 : 2,996.88 = 765.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.91/2,996.88 = 765.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.91x = 2,996.88 × 765.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.91x = 2,293,781.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,781.98/1,997.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.09

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