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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.24, 2,960.82 and 675.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.24, 2,960.82 and 675.27 is: 1,012.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.24 : 2,960.82 = 675.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.24/2,960.82 = 675.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.24x = 2,960.82 × 675.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.24x = 1,999,352.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,352.92/1,974.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.72

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