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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.72, 2,998.80 and 766.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.72, 2,998.80 and 766.72 is: 1,149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.72 : 2,998.80 = 766.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.72/2,998.80 = 766.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.72x = 2,998.80 × 766.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.72x = 2,299,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,239.94/1,999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.78

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