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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.63, 2,959.85 and 740.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.63, 2,959.85 and 740.14 is: 1,110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.63 : 2,959.85 = 740.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.63/2,959.85 = 740.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.63x = 2,959.85 × 740.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.63x = 2,190,703.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,703.38/1,972.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.55

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