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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.73, 2,997.54 and 766.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.73, 2,997.54 and 766.81 is: 1,149.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.73 : 2,997.54 = 766.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.73/2,997.54 = 766.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.73x = 2,997.54 × 766.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.73x = 2,298,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,543.65/1,999.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.43

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