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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.74, 2,959.11 and 803.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.74, 2,959.11 and 803.38 is: 1,205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.74 : 2,959.11 = 803.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.74/2,959.11 = 803.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.74x = 2,959.11 × 803.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.74x = 2,377,277.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,277.36/1,972.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.06

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