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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.92, 2,997.69 and 765.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.92, 2,997.69 and 765.91 is: 1,149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.92 : 2,997.69 = 765.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.92/2,997.69 = 765.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.92x = 2,997.69 × 765.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.92x = 2,295,960.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,960.75/1,997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.18

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