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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.70, 2,960.75 and 675.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.70, 2,960.75 and 675.27 is: 1,012.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.70 : 2,960.75 = 675.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.70/2,960.75 = 675.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.70x = 2,960.75 × 675.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.70x = 1,999,305.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,305.65/1,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.97

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