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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.79, 2,959.50 and 740.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.79, 2,959.50 and 740.29 is: 1,110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.79 : 2,959.50 = 740.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.79/2,959.50 = 740.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.79x = 2,959.50 × 740.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.79x = 2,190,889.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,889.57/1,972.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.56

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