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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.51, 2,999.25 and 767.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.51, 2,999.25 and 767.30 is: 1,150.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.51 : 2,999.25 = 767.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.51/2,999.25 = 767.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.51x = 2,999.25 × 767.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.51x = 2,301,309.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,309.53/1,999.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.94

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