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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.13, 2,959.70 and 605.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.13, 2,959.70 and 605.13 is: 907.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.13 : 2,959.70 = 605.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.13/2,959.70 = 605.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.13x = 2,959.70 × 605.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.13x = 1,791,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,003.26/1,973.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.70

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