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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.62, 2,958.94 and 802.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.62, 2,958.94 and 802.66 is: 1,203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.62 : 2,958.94 = 802.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.62/2,958.94 = 802.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.62x = 2,958.94 × 802.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.62x = 2,375,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,022.78/1,972.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.99

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