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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.40, 2,958.60 and 802.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.40, 2,958.60 and 802.64 is: 1,203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.40 : 2,958.60 = 802.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.40/2,958.60 = 802.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.40x = 2,958.60 × 802.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.40x = 2,374,690.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,690.70/1,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.96

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