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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973, 2,959.50 and 605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973, 2,959.50 and 605 is: 907.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973 : 2,959.50 = 605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973/2,959.50 = 605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973x = 2,959.50 × 605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973x = 1,790,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,497.50/1,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.50

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