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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.76, 2,960.40 and 512.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.76, 2,960.40 and 512.88 is: 769.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.76 : 2,960.40 = 512.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.76/2,960.40 = 512.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.76x = 2,960.40 × 512.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.76x = 1,518,329.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,329.95/1,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.26

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