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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.70, 2,998.13 and 766.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.70, 2,998.13 and 766.07 is: 1,148.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.70 : 2,998.13 = 766.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.70/2,998.13 = 766.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.70x = 2,998.13 × 766.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.70x = 2,296,758.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,758.63/1,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.55

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