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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.36, 2,958.68 and 511.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.36, 2,958.68 and 511.53 is: 767.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.36 : 2,958.68 = 511.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.36/2,958.68 = 511.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.36x = 2,958.68 × 511.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.36x = 1,513,453.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,453.58/1,972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.33

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