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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.76, 2,959.42 and 656.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.76, 2,959.42 and 656.08 is: 984.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.76 : 2,959.42 = 656.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.76/2,959.42 = 656.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.76x = 2,959.42 × 656.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.76x = 1,941,625.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,625.11/1,972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.22

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