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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.72, 2,960.59 and 512.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.72, 2,960.59 and 512.89 is: 769.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.72 : 2,960.59 = 512.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.72/2,960.59 = 512.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.72x = 2,960.59 × 512.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.72x = 1,518,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,448.32/1,973.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.33

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