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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.26, 2,959.11 and 876.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.26, 2,959.11 and 876.78 is: 1,315.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.26 : 2,959.11 = 876.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.26/2,959.11 = 876.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.26x = 2,959.11 × 876.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.26x = 2,594,488.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,488.47/1,972.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.49

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