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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.07, 2,997.51 and 765.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.07, 2,997.51 and 765.52 is: 1,148.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.07 : 2,997.51 = 765.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.07/2,997.51 = 765.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.07x = 2,997.51 × 765.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.07x = 2,294,653.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,653.86/1,998.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.44

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