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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.50, 2,959.59 and 739.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.50, 2,959.59 and 739.73 is: 1,109.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.50 : 2,959.59 = 739.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.50/2,959.59 = 739.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.50x = 2,959.59 × 739.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.50x = 2,189,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,303.52/1,972.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.91

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