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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.38, 2,961.59 and 513.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.38, 2,961.59 and 513.45 is: 770.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.38 : 2,961.59 = 513.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.38/2,961.59 = 513.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.38x = 2,961.59 × 513.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.38x = 1,520,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,625.82/1,974.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.18

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