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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.85, 2,959.87 and 740.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.85, 2,959.87 and 740.38 is: 1,110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.85 : 2,959.87 = 740.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.85/2,959.87 = 740.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.85x = 2,959.87 × 740.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.85x = 2,191,428.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,428.55/1,973.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.23

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