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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.80, 2,959.25 and 674.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.80, 2,959.25 and 674.25 is: 1,011.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.80 : 2,959.25 = 674.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.80/2,959.25 = 674.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.80x = 2,959.25 × 674.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.80x = 1,995,274.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,274.31/1,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.39

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