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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.74, 2,952.35 and 652.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.74, 2,952.35 and 652.09 is: 977.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.74 : 2,952.35 = 652.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.74/2,952.35 = 652.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.74x = 2,952.35 × 652.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.74x = 1,925,187.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,187.27/1,968.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.88

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