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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.14, 2,959.35 and 802.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.14, 2,959.35 and 802.86 is: 1,204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.14 : 2,959.35 = 802.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.14/2,959.35 = 802.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.14x = 2,959.35 × 802.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.14x = 2,375,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,943.74/1,973.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.14

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