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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.74, 2,959.27 and 656.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.74, 2,959.27 and 656.45 is: 984.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.74 : 2,959.27 = 656.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.74/2,959.27 = 656.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.74x = 2,959.27 × 656.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.74x = 1,942,612.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,612.79/1,972.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.73

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