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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.33, 2,960.48 and 740.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.33, 2,960.48 and 740.81 is: 1,111.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.33 : 2,960.48 = 740.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.33/2,960.48 = 740.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.33x = 2,960.48 × 740.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.33x = 2,193,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,162.44/1,973.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.40

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