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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.26, 2,961.18 and 675.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.26, 2,961.18 and 675.56 is: 1,013.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.26 : 2,961.18 = 675.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.26/2,961.18 = 675.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.26x = 2,961.18 × 675.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.26x = 2,000,454.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,454.76/1,974.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.27

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