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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.15, 2,695.65 and 977.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.15, 2,695.65 and 977.04 is: 1,465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.15 : 2,695.65 = 977.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.15/2,695.65 = 977.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.15x = 2,695.65 × 977.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.15x = 2,633,757.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,757.88/1,797.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.52

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