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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.76, 2,999.28 and 767.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.76, 2,999.28 and 767.36 is: 1,150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.76 : 2,999.28 = 767.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.76/2,999.28 = 767.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.76x = 2,999.28 × 767.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.76x = 2,301,527.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,527.50/1,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.90

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