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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.40, 2,997.95 and 766.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.40, 2,997.95 and 766.31 is: 1,149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.40 : 2,997.95 = 766.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.40/2,997.95 = 766.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.40x = 2,997.95 × 766.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.40x = 2,297,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,340.24/1,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.02

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