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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.46, 2,959.72 and 803.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.46, 2,959.72 and 803.14 is: 1,204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.46 : 2,959.72 = 803.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.46/2,959.72 = 803.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.46x = 2,959.72 × 803.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.46x = 2,377,069.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,069.52/1,973.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.52

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