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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.06, 2,960.46 and 804.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.06, 2,960.46 and 804.06 is: 1,205.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.06 : 2,960.46 = 804.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.06/2,960.46 = 804.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.06x = 2,960.46 × 804.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.06x = 2,380,387.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,387.47/1,974.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.83

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