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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.79, 2,962.41 and 803.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.79, 2,962.41 and 803.78 is: 1,206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.79 : 2,962.41 = 803.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.79/2,962.41 = 803.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.79x = 2,962.41 × 803.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.79x = 2,381,125.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,125.91/1,973.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.37

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