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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.29, 2,957.99 and 739.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.29, 2,957.99 and 739.55 is: 1,109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.29 : 2,957.99 = 739.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.29/2,957.99 = 739.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.29x = 2,957.99 × 739.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.29x = 2,187,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,585.20/1,971.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.72

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