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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.21, 2,959.25 and 803.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.21, 2,959.25 and 803.71 is: 1,204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.21 : 2,959.25 = 803.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.21/2,959.25 = 803.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.21x = 2,959.25 × 803.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.21x = 2,378,378.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,378.82/1,974.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.72

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